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Ryze · 05-05-2008, 11:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FusionFanatic

I'm happy to help

shop around and it is certainly feasible to keep your project under $700

personally, I buy almost everything off eBay but you can find good deals other places as well. as an example; I bought my current base system from mo-co-so which included an intel D201GLY2A, M2-ATX, 512MB DDR2 RAM all pre-installed in a nice quality aluminum case for $239. I already had a monitor and HDD so I didn't have to buy anything else for it. you already have 2 HDDs you can use, all you would really need is a monitor to have a functional carPC. so far that would probably cost you about $350-$400 total, which leaves you another $300~$350 for your add-ons/accessories. wifi USB adapters are cheap, GPS can vary depending on what hardware & software you prefer (I use a GlobalSAT BU-353 and iGuidance4 and can recommend both). bottom line is; YES, you can keep your project under $700

Hmm this seems like a good option for me also, it keeps things simple for me, and seems to offer almost everything i need (besides what i have already) for a basic system and work up from there.

I think i'm going to go with this option as of now, as building my own carpc seems a little out of my league right now.

Thanks again for the help

one more question, is wiring these power supples such as the m2-atx as easy as power ground, and 12v ignition source? or is it a little bit more complicated than that?

05-05-2008, 11:19 PM	#9
Ryze Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by FusionFanatic I'm happy to help shop around and it is certainly feasible to keep your project under $700 personally, I buy almost everything off eBay but you can find good deals other places as well. as an example; I bought my current base system from mo-co-so which included an intel D201GLY2A, M2-ATX, 512MB DDR2 RAM all pre-installed in a nice quality aluminum case for $239. I already had a monitor and HDD so I didn't have to buy anything else for it. you already have 2 HDDs you can use, all you would really need is a monitor to have a functional carPC. so far that would probably cost you about $350-$400 total, which leaves you another $300~$350 for your add-ons/accessories. wifi USB adapters are cheap, GPS can vary depending on what hardware & software you prefer (I use a GlobalSAT BU-353 and iGuidance4 and can recommend both). bottom line is; YES, you can keep your project under $700 Hmm this seems like a good option for me also, it keeps things simple for me, and seems to offer almost everything i need (besides what i have already) for a basic system and work up from there. I think i'm going to go with this option as of now, as building my own carpc seems a little out of my league right now. Thanks again for the help one more question, is wiring these power supples such as the m2-atx as easy as power ground, and 12v ignition source? or is it a little bit more complicated than that?