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  1. 09-05-2003, 03:59 AM #1
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    What do I need for 200 Watts

    Just edited that it is a 2 Ghz not a 2 Mhz. Sorry for the mispost. Here's the note again.


    Hi all,

    Been reading for the past few weeks and decided to start a project.

    I have built a computer that has a 200 Watt power supply. The computer will run 2Ghz Pentium chip. I was contemplating putting a mobile printer in the trunk as well so maybe there would be 2 devises although I would only occassionally use the printer.

    What kind of converter do I need to power the computer (and possibly another devise) in my car?

    What difficulty could I run into and what are ways to avoid them so I don't curse?

    A store clerk told me to by a 500 watt converter. Just wanted to make sure of this is the right direction.

    Thanks for any input.

    John
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    Depending on the type of printer, I think a 300W inverter would do fine.
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    With that 2MHz Pentium X, you should be able to get away with less. My 400MHz PentiumII uses a 90w
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    Need more info

    When I said What kind of inverter I don't know anything about them.

    Is there a brand that I can go too that is awesome (price is not a concern here) I hear about this OpusSolutions but they have no website everytime I click the links.

    Do I need DC/DC or am I just not getting it?

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    DC to AC power inverter

    You need a DC to AC power inverter. The brand shouldn't matter. I have a 600watt peak, 300watt continuous inverter that runs great for my P4 1.4ghrtz computer. I got it thru radio shack for like 150 bucks, from their website.
    You should definitely run at least 8 gauge red power wire to your battery, not your cigarette lighter.

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  6. 09-10-2003, 11:15 PM #6
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    you can do DC to DC. it is more complicated though.
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