big big noob to all this

**smokedoutvr6** · 03-19-2006, 06:21 PM

ok iv been reading alot on here but and still way out of the loop. i have been wanting to do this for a long time so here gose.

lookin at this is this a good box? http://cgi.ebay.com/CarPC-Mini-ITX-V...QQcmdZViewItem

and is this a good monitor? http://cgi.ebay.com/CarPC-Mini-ITX-V...QQcmdZViewItem

what more would i need or is this all for now? i can make it look good just not good with this kinda stuff

**xBrady** · 03-19-2006, 06:32 PM

Both those links are the same. The case looks fine if you don't mind a bit weaker system (lots of people don't mind).
You will find a lot of good information on your more general questions here: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/the-faq-emporium/

**peecee** · 03-19-2006, 06:33 PM

Computer is good enough, but it looks like it has an ac psu and no startup/shutdown controller. You'll need a wireless nic, but with ethernet on board, you can just get a wireless game adapter. You'll need a keyboard, mouse and some cables, no idea about the monitor because both links are the same. You may want a bluetooth adapter so you can connect to the carpc from your computer. All in all, that looks like a good start, but by no means complete.

**smokedoutvr6** · 03-19-2006, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by xBrady

Both those links are the same. The case looks fine if you don't mind a bit weaker system (lots of people don't mind).
You will find a lot of good information on your more general questions here: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=106

oh my bad here is the link to the monitor http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI%3AIT&rd=1

what should i upgrade on the box? the guy says i can make it better if i want but not shur what i should upgrade.

**DMFC** · 03-19-2006, 07:14 PM

Just had a quick question. It's my understanding that in order to play sound through your car speakers you need to hook the sound card up to a 4channel car audio amp(with a rca y-adapter)? What about the subwoofer channel?

-Sorry I'm new and ignorant as well.

**peecee** · 03-19-2006, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by DMFC

Just had a quick question. It's my understanding that in order to play sound through your car speakers you need to hook the sound card up to a 4channel car audio amp(with a rca y-adapter)? What about the subwoofer channel?

-Sorry I'm new and ignorant as well.

Don't hijack someone else's thread. But yes, that would be correct. For the sub, get either another set of y adapters (not recommended) or a sub amp and go sound card -> sub amp -> 4 channel amp.

**peecee** · 03-19-2006, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by smokedoutvr6

oh my bad here is the link to the monitor http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEBI%3AIT&rd=1

what should i upgrade on the box? the guy says i can make it better if i want but not shur what i should upgrade.

That box should work fine, I don't know if I'd upgrade. As for the monitor, never heard of the company, but if you can get it for under $50, it would be good enough. You can always upgrade later.

**smokedoutvr6** · 03-20-2006, 12:56 AM

well i dont want it to be slow. and i would like to be able to play some games on it..

**peecee** · 03-20-2006, 07:38 AM

Then that mobo won't cut it. I've tried playing games on my m10k and they are choppy. I don't want to add a video card just for game-playing. If I want to play games, I'll probably just add a slim ps2.