newbie looking for input

**scion2006tc** · 08-04-2006, 07:49 PM

2.5 hd 80gb
panasonic slot load with case
motherboard pentium 4 mini itx
512 ram
lilliput 7in touch screen
iguidence
150watt power supply
thinking on going with road runner front end

this is gonna be my first system based on what i learn from you guys, i've read that rr can be a pain, but i work at cc, and the computer install guys gonna help out if needed, i do car installs and a few fab. jobs on the side, still learning though. one ? i do have is, is it possible to put the drive up front instead of the back with the pc and how hard would that be? its all going into a 2006 scion tc so i know the screen is pretty easy, and wouldn't take anything mount the drive anywhere just don't know if there would be a problem extending or running the wires that far. i know almost nothing about computers, but my family is very into them so have the help when/if needed for programming.
thanks
any input or info links are greatly appreciated
james

**DiNASTY** · 08-04-2006, 08:05 PM

iG, P4 and RR is really a great combo to start out with. I wouldn't worry about putting the HD up front (i don't think IDE can go that far anyways). Are you worried about damage caused by vibration or something? A good quality HD will last pretty long in a TC IMO, that is, if you avoid the pot-holes.

I suggest looking into skins for Road Runner that have iGuidance support built in (LSX Void for example). It will save you a ton of time not having to mess with embedding/skinning iG on your own.

Good luck and welcome!

**scion2006tc** · 08-04-2006, 08:08 PM

i meant putting the disc drive up front so i can load cd's and dvds. what kinda of internet connect would you run???

**v8 scimitar** · 08-05-2006, 04:53 AM

convert the drive to usb and its easy to go that distance

**RedGTiVR6** · 08-05-2006, 07:50 AM

get an external enclosure for the cd drive.

MANY people have done that on here with great success.

you're asking about the Internet connection? why?