Need some advice/suggestions for a CarPC setup

**71Cuda** · 01-10-2008, 09:59 PM

Ive been reading many posts on this forum for about 1 month and I am ready to get started on my CarPC.

I have an old HP511W 1.2 Celeron Intel 810e Chipset http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...cname=bph07366
Would this Chip/Mobo work well in a mobile environment using a DC-DC PSU? Or would it pull too much power? If it is suitable, what is a good DC-DC PSU for this setup?
I want to run:
-10.4 Touch Screen in the dash
-DVD/CD Optical Drive
-250GB HD
-Up my RAM to 512mb (its 128mb now)
-WIFI/Bluetooth
-NAV

My system needs to:
-Store/Play MP3's
-Store/Play DivX
-Play DVD's
-Internet (wifi)
-Play DVR'd shows from Dish
-NAV (I use Delorme Street Atlas, I also use Delorme X-Map which requires minimum 512mb ram)
*Note: I would like to run RR as a FE. Will this work w/ Delorme software?

I appreciate any help. Thanks

**pokki** · 01-10-2008, 10:47 PM

First thing I'd do is open the case and find otu what type of power connector it uses.

**RedGTiVR6** · 01-10-2008, 10:55 PM

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/advf...iew&advfaqid=6

FAQs can be your friends.

**71Cuda** · 01-11-2008, 09:36 AM

RedGTI,

I read the faq's but cannot find my processor's electrical specifications on the link that is provided. I've been on that page already, this is why I posted.

I have read forum etiquette and am already on other forums. I know the drill. Someone else may have already asked my question. I searched, I did not find. So now I am asking.

**RedGTiVR6** · 01-11-2008, 11:30 AM

Looking at all other Celeron processors on that page, I think it's safe to assume that you're not looking at anything less than 50 watts and nothing more than 68.4 watts.

That gives you enough to base your decisions off of.

I would also encourage you to do as pokki suggested and find out what kind of power connection it uses....

**71Cuda** · 01-11-2008, 11:53 AM

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Maybe one of you guys can help me out here. I need a DC-DC PSU that will fit this connector and will carry the load for what I want to do (listed above).

Thank You!

**pokki** · 01-11-2008, 03:27 PM

Looks like standards ATX to me.

**DarquePervert** · 01-12-2008, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by pokki

Looks like standards ATX to me.

However, I'd make 100% certain that that HP unit (the motherboard, specifically) is genuinely ATX compliant. HP, Dell & Compaq have this nasty habit of producing hardware that adheres to no standard but their own.
Not all their hardware is "lone wolf" style, but a lot of it is. Again, this is something that you'll have to research to find out. The pinout of the ATX connector and the voltages that run through each pin, coupled with a multimeter in-hand can help you determine whether it is or not.

71Cuda,
It appears to me that your knowledge of the PC en of things is pretty limited.
I suggest learning some basics about PC hardware just to understand the pieces/parts and how they all interact together.

Understand that once you get this installed in your ride, you will have problems that you'll need to troubleshoot. Unless you have at least a basic knowledge about the internals of a PC and how it all works together, you're going to be frustrated and rip out your hair and cuss and swear and maybe even kick your dog.
So, for the love of your dog, do some reasarch and get a grasp on what you're working on here.

**71Cuda** · 01-12-2008, 10:52 AM

Quote It appears to me that your knowledge of the PC en of things is pretty limited.

Perv,
Great Observation! I did however post this in the NEWBIE forum.

BTW, What is "the pc en of things?"

Try spell check it works wonders!

**DarquePervert** · 01-13-2008, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by 71Cuda

Perv,
Great Observation! I did however post this in the NEWBIE forum.

Great.
And because you're a newbie, I'm giving you the best advice I can: START LEARNING.
I'm not saying you're going to need A+ hardware certification or anythilike that. Far from it.

Also understand that these forums are focused vehicle PC installations. There are better sites on the 'net to learn about PC functionality. You can pick up a lot here, certainly, but information is all over the map.
You can get more information complied in a more organized fashion elsewhere, which would, in theory, make it easier to grasp some of these concepts.

BTW, What is "the pc en of things?"

It's called a typographical error. I make them often.

Try spell check it works wonders!

And en is a valid English word, so a spell check wouldn't pick it up.