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AcuraTLFan · 12-07-2006, 01:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tasq

Did you guys wire this up exactly how the manual states? I know some LCDs need regulated input, but it looks like this one doesn't?

For alot of LCDs, people recommend wiring to the PSU. What did you all end up doing?

Well, it will work wired to your car battery. It's debatable on how much time it will cut from the units' lifetime. But I power my LCD from my M2ATX, 160 watt is enought to power my Mini itx and screen

12-07-2006, 01:26 AM	#21
AcuraTLFan Constant Bitrate Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 183 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by tasq Did you guys wire this up exactly how the manual states? I know some LCDs need regulated input, but it looks like this one doesn't? For alot of LCDs, people recommend wiring to the PSU. What did you all end up doing? Well, it will work wired to your car battery. It's debatable on how much time it will cut from the units' lifetime. But I power my LCD from my M2ATX, 160 watt is enought to power my Mini itx and screen