opinions needed

**lowryder** · 12-01-2005, 10:47 PM

obviosly im new to this whole thing (carputers) but ive been installing mobile audio/video for a long time now and wanted to try somthing new ive searched and read as much as i can and pretty much got evrything down so i went ahead and placed an order today and basicly it consists of

-via epia m10000 mini itx main board

-samsung 40gb 2.4" hd

-pannasonic slot load cd-rw/dvd-rom combo drive w/ an external usb/fire wire enclosure

-m1 atx 90w power supply

what do you guys think its my first carputer and i dont know much about computers am i missing any thing any tips tricks or info would be apprieciated

**Curry** · 12-01-2005, 11:48 PM

It sounds like a good setup to me. I'm gonna be ordering that same PSU for my setup. Good luck! I would have gone with an opus 120 watt for that though... seems like it might need more than 90...

**greenmazdaman** · 12-01-2005, 11:54 PM

i believe you need RAM also.

**kirbycope** · 12-02-2005, 01:29 AM

obviously a display and an input device, or get a touchscreen.

**DarquePervert** · 12-02-2005, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by lowryder

what do you guys think its my first carputer and i dont know much about computers am i missing any thing any tips tricks or info would be apprieciated

Learn about computer hardware before you start this project. You might even consider building a desktop computer first so you can understand how it all goes together. It will make your life a lot easier.

**lowryder** · 12-02-2005, 09:16 PM

thanks for the responses actually i have put a desktop together b4 but i dont know all the technical stuff i have a basic understanding of how it all goes together and i forgot to mention that i got a 7" liliput touch screen i called mp3car today and they told me that the power supply i orderd is plenty for the motherboard, drive, moniter, and any other usb device that i might be using wich i plan on getting a nav antenna
(damn that was a long sentence)