Quote: Originally Posted by untal3nted1
Ok, Im working on getting my carputer setup. Its gunna be used mainly for running dsmlink (a management/tuning device for dsms) and play mp3s. Probably will be used occasionly for dvds and cd burning, not to much game playing, and may setup a gps and radio/tv tuner at some point. Im wondering if this setup is ok, check out my wishlist.
Newegg Wishlist I will be making my own case out of plexi glass (unless I can find a decent really small case I like) and then probably carpeting it (will make holes for proper ventalation), and placing it in the glove box. How does this setup look? Missing anything? Any recommendations?
Can't say anything about the MB or Processor, I'll let someone else comment on that.
Quote: Originally Posted by untal3nted1
My other question is powering it. I will also be using a lilliput 7 or 8in touchscreen lcd. I was going to get the opus 90watt, but I wasnt to sure if it would be enough. Is there some other powersupply I should look into? The powersupply and regulator setups arent really to cheap and I dont want to have to spend a fortune on one if I dont have to.
I got the Opus 90W, works great. I wish however I would've got the 150W, I now am starting to strain my 90W. You'll find once you get going, you won't stop. You'll allways be adding something else.
I would alsospend the extra and get the Xenarc, much nicer and seems to be of better quality.
Quote: Originally Posted by untal3nted1
One more thing, I believe the external cdrom/burner will have to be powered off the PS as well and cant get power from just the USB? Correct me if im wrong.
This is correct, most likely 5v.