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    200 watt snapon Power supply

    Ok my problem is that if my car is running the computer only will turn on fully if i have like everything on in my car to drop the voltage. my car runs at like 14 volt DC and it only really works well at around 12 to 12.5 vdc on the computer how can i solve this becides turning on every accessory in my car to boot. and then some times when i turn the car off it kills the computer idont understand this. im going to look into another battery and some line conditioners. Please any one with this help. i got the power supply on mini-box.com
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    you need a regulator for the 12v rail, or an ITPS

    nice work boss, RTFM

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    Trash the PSU and get the 220w DC-DC PSU.

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    Read this to find out the ugly truth about the PSU you have.

    Or this.
    Quote Originally Posted by ghettocruzer View Post
    I was gung ho on building a PC [until] just recently. However, between my new phone having internet and GPS and all...and this kit...Im starting to have trouble justfiying it haha.
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    thanks much!
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