thinking about starting a carputer..

**robby** · 11-24-2003, 11:17 AM

Well i've been lurking around this site for a few weeks, and now i think a carputer is something i need

But i need some guidance so i dont go buy a bunch of stuff that i either dont need, or isn't what i shoud of gotten..
So here is what i'm planing on getting. and advice is appericated..
7" lillput t.s. display
EPIA M 10000 m.b.
40g h.d.
standard dvd/cd-r drive

OR..
Should i just use my old mb. and cpu (733mhz with 384mg ram)

Thats the stuff i know i want.. Well m.b. i'm not 100% sure on..
But what gps reciever is a good buy.. i plan on using street atlas 04
And my main worry is power supply. I was thinking about using a stadnard pc one, and just pluging it into a power inverter i have. But then when i shut the car off it would not be easy on the system..
So what do you guys recommend? i read about 90w and 120w ones, but not sure what i'll need.
Also i could use more info on setting it all up. like power and shut off all that fun stuff.

**bosstone74** · 11-24-2003, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by robby

Well i've been lurking around this site for a few weeks, and now i think a carputer is something i need

But i need some guidance so i dont go buy a bunch of stuff that i either dont need, or isn't what i shoud of gotten..
So here is what i'm planing on getting. and advice is appericated..
7" lillput t.s. display
EPIA M 10000 m.b.
40g h.d.
standard dvd/cd-r drive

OR..
Should i just use my old mb. and cpu (733mhz with 384mg ram)

Thats the stuff i know i want.. Well m.b. i'm not 100% sure on..
But what gps reciever is a good buy.. i plan on using street atlas 04
And my main worry is power supply. I was thinking about using a stadnard pc one, and just pluging it into a power inverter i have. But then when i shut the car off it would not be easy on the system..
So what do you guys recommend? i read about 90w and 120w ones, but not sure what i'll need.
Also i could use more info on setting it all up. like power and shut off all that fun stuff.

get all of that **** you were talking about then get an OPUS power SUPplY
once you have all the parts...we'll chat some more

**telekineticfool** · 11-24-2003, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by bosstone74

get all of that **** you were talking about then get an OPUS power SUPplY
once you have all the parts...we'll chat some more

I second the motion and add a 256meg ram stick to the list...it sounds like you're on the right track.

**bosstone74** · 11-24-2003, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by telekineticfool

I second the motion and add a 256meg ram stick to the list...it sounds like you're on the right track.

He won't NEED any more than 256...

**ose-ml320** · 11-24-2003, 05:58 PM

couple of random thoughts

Make your parts decision before you decide on 90W/150W PSU.

Think about how your're gonna get sound into the stereo. Does your stereo have an auxilliary-in adapter, or will you go straight into amps?

Is your DVD/CD drive going into the case or will it be a remote install (like the dash), if so, you probably can't use IDE, so you're best off with something like a firewire bridge and a long firewire cable.

Laptop drives, lower power, bit more resistance to vibrations.

have fun