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RedGTiVR6 · 01-31-2007, 01:41 PM

Ok - some new updates.

I have purchased the new CarPC:

Case:
I went with this case because of the fact that it has a dual pci riser card. Since I'm running the PCI sound card, I need this feature.
Motherboard:
MB899 Motherboard. Reason for going with this mobo was that at the time, there were only 4 choices for a mini-itx mobo that can run a core duo processor. The Commell has a PCI express slot, which won't work with this card. The Krontron was the same as this one, only avaliable on new egg...it's just a rebranded board. And the AOpen board doesn't even have a PCI slot. This mobo also has an optical output, which is critical incase this doesn't work and so that I can easily make the switch between the 701 and all processing on the computer.
Processor:
Core Duo 1.83 processor
Fan:
Cooler Master fan
Memory:
1 gig of DDR2 667 memory: Patriot DDR2 667 Ram
Hard Drive:
Seagate Barracuda SATA 3, 320 GB drive
PSU:
DSATX PSU since the 150 watt Opus that came in the case isn't powerful enough for this set-up.

I'll be running many of the same modules as before.
GPS Reciever:
For instance, the ET301 GPS reciever:
GPS Antenna:
With this antenna:

01-31-2007, 01:41 PM	#49
RedGTiVR6 _ RedGTiVR6's CarPC Specs Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Elm, Texas Vehicle: VW GTi VR6 / Ducati 900 SS & S4R / Dakota R/T Supercharged Posts: 13,221 My Photos: ()	Ok - some new updates. I have purchased the new CarPC: Case: I went with this case because of the fact that it has a dual pci riser card. Since I'm running the PCI sound card, I need this feature. Motherboard: MB899 Motherboard. Reason for going with this mobo was that at the time, there were only 4 choices for a mini-itx mobo that can run a core duo processor. The Commell has a PCI express slot, which won't work with this card. The Krontron was the same as this one, only avaliable on new egg...it's just a rebranded board. And the AOpen board doesn't even have a PCI slot. This mobo also has an optical output, which is critical incase this doesn't work and so that I can easily make the switch between the 701 and all processing on the computer. Processor: Core Duo 1.83 processor Fan: Cooler Master fan Memory: 1 gig of DDR2 667 memory: Patriot DDR2 667 Ram Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda SATA 3, 320 GB drive PSU: DSATX PSU since the 150 watt Opus that came in the case isn't powerful enough for this set-up. I'll be running many of the same modules as before. GPS Reciever: For instance, the ET301 GPS reciever: GPS Antenna: With this antenna: __________________ Jan Bennett FS: VW MKIV Bezel for 8" Lilliput - 95% Finished If you're needing someone to tell you what to buy, how to install it, or how to make it sound good, I charge a consulting fee. Last edited by RedGTiVR6 : 03-07-2007 at 06:22 PM.