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    Planning Phase... MB/cpu advice.

    Hey all... I'm currently planning my CarPC. I'm very well versed in computers (I've built plenty in the past) but haven't built one in a while so I am a bit stale on hardware.

    I am planning on using my CarPC MAINLY for:

    (in order of use)
    - GPS
    - Engine Management
    - Media playback (mostly music, videos every once and while)
    - Backup Camera (?)
    - Phone Connection

    I want to use a VoomPC-2 case (mounting in glove box) so need a motherboard that will fit in the case. Also, I was planning on using the M3-ATX PSU -- but am not sure if it will fit inside of the case also.

    I've been looking around for quite a while and can't really come to a decision on a motherboard.

    I've looked at the Intel D201GLY2(-A), but am not sure if it will fit inside the VoomPC-2 case. And also looked at the EPIA (MII) boards, as well as the Albatron boards. I just really don't know which way to go.

    I want to make a decision and get started on this project. I'd really appreciate any help you guys can give


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    I've read that the Intel D201GLY2A fits inside the VoomPC-2 case. Get the M2-ATX-160 watt power supply and the $5 P4 power adapter too, as this will offer plenty of power and fits inside the case nicely.

    Look into RoadRunner as your front end. The BU-353 GPS works great and even works inside my garage.

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    Interesting. That's good to know if I go that route. I am still unsure of which motherboard to use.

    I am most likely going to use the BU-353. I just need to find a place to mount it so it's hidden

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