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mr2 · 11-18-2003, 09:53 PM

Ive been reading and reading these forums for hours and still dont know what is going on.

If i were to buy one of those minicomputers such as the cappuccino tx3 would i need anything else besides a screen? Would i need a power supply?

If i were to assemble one myself, i intend to run windows XP on it and it will be used mostly for mp3s, dvds, and GPS. What parts would i need and what specifications? Ive been reading about the EPIA, ITX, ATX motherboards and dont know what the differences are. It looks like all i need is a case, PSU, motherboard, HD, memory, and DVD player. Is this correct? For my application which type of motherboard would be best? Will the OPUS powersupply work for all types? becuase on the site it says its designd for ATX mobos.

The space i have to put this in is about 14"x5"x6". Its behind a seat in a second generation MR2 if anybody knows what thats like.

And could somebody direct me to a site where i can find prices for everything? Ive looked around on mini-itx.com but those are just for the itx motherboards. Ive also read the faqs and cant seem to find too much information about these things.

11-18-2003, 09:53 PM	#4
mr2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13	Ive been reading and reading these forums for hours and still dont know what is going on. If i were to buy one of those minicomputers such as the cappuccino tx3 would i need anything else besides a screen? Would i need a power supply? If i were to assemble one myself, i intend to run windows XP on it and it will be used mostly for mp3s, dvds, and GPS. What parts would i need and what specifications? Ive been reading about the EPIA, ITX, ATX motherboards and dont know what the differences are. It looks like all i need is a case, PSU, motherboard, HD, memory, and DVD player. Is this correct? For my application which type of motherboard would be best? Will the OPUS powersupply work for all types? becuase on the site it says its designd for ATX mobos. The space i have to put this in is about 14"x5"x6". Its behind a seat in a second generation MR2 if anybody knows what thats like. And could somebody direct me to a site where i can find prices for everything? Ive looked around on mini-itx.com but those are just for the itx motherboards. Ive also read the faqs and cant seem to find too much information about these things. Last edited by mr2; 11-19-2003 at 01:39 AM.