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blauhung · 04-12-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12

ok soo if i built a normal mirco atx computer what power supply would i use to run it in the car that would plug in to it? could i use this?
Carnetix CNX-P2140 185W Dual Output Intelligent DC-DC Regulator

the carnetix is just a DC regulator. It takes DC power from your battery/alternator and steadies it out so that you don't get the unstable power that normally comes out while the engine is running and feeds that to another PSU that splits off the regulated voltage to the varrious rails of power that a computer needs. It is mostly used with laptops or other PC's that need an external AC-DC power brick to run off a wall outlet. If you are just going to use a PC you are going to have to get a full on DC-DC power supply like the ones sold in the MP3car store.

Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12

i don't see how it plugs in. is there a place that sells mirco atx cases that are ready for cars like the mini itx cases?

If you are going uATX, you most likely won't find any that are already setup for a car. they are big. That's not to say you won't be able to use it, you will just need a much more capable power supply

Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12

i use newegg about every day so if im going to buy normal parts its coming from there. is there some one that shows how to setup a car pc or a walk throw? i read that newb stuff but didn't really see any thing in there.

There are lots and lots of people that have shown off their installs in the worklog section under Show off your project on the main page of the forums.

Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12

like i said before i need a lot of cpu power because of the aem ems setup im going to run to. so i well see windows a lot not just front end. i have seen it like 3 times on cpu's under 2 gig's and that software likes a lot of power.

AEM/EMS refering to engine monitoring and such? You probably need a lot less CPU power then you think, i have a friend that does this with a 8 year old palm pilot. What software are you looking at?

Finally, are you going to use a touch screen? How large? windows doesn't really like tiny screens anymore and you might find yourself squinting for a lot of programs and fighting to touch the right button.

04-12-2007, 08:19 PM	#15
blauhung Newbie blauhung's CarPC Specs Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 46 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12 ok soo if i built a normal mirco atx computer what power supply would i use to run it in the car that would plug in to it? could i use this? Carnetix CNX-P2140 185W Dual Output Intelligent DC-DC Regulator the carnetix is just a DC regulator. It takes DC power from your battery/alternator and steadies it out so that you don't get the unstable power that normally comes out while the engine is running and feeds that to another PSU that splits off the regulated voltage to the varrious rails of power that a computer needs. It is mostly used with laptops or other PC's that need an external AC-DC power brick to run off a wall outlet. If you are just going to use a PC you are going to have to get a full on DC-DC power supply like the ones sold in the MP3car store. Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12 i don't see how it plugs in. is there a place that sells mirco atx cases that are ready for cars like the mini itx cases? If you are going uATX, you most likely won't find any that are already setup for a car. they are big. That's not to say you won't be able to use it, you will just need a much more capable power supply Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12 i use newegg about every day so if im going to buy normal parts its coming from there. is there some one that shows how to setup a car pc or a walk throw? i read that newb stuff but didn't really see any thing in there. There are lots and lots of people that have shown off their installs in the worklog section under Show off your project on the main page of the forums. Quote: Originally Posted by smokeymic12 like i said before i need a lot of cpu power because of the aem ems setup im going to run to. so i well see windows a lot not just front end. i have seen it like 3 times on cpu's under 2 gig's and that software likes a lot of power. AEM/EMS refering to engine monitoring and such? You probably need a lot less CPU power then you think, i have a friend that does this with a 8 year old palm pilot. What software are you looking at? Finally, are you going to use a touch screen? How large? windows doesn't really like tiny screens anymore and you might find yourself squinting for a lot of programs and fighting to touch the right button. __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") I have a Worklog, but I have to take pictures as it's completely out of date now.