newbie question about regular comp in car

etjoyride · 09-18-2007, 07:56 PM

Hey everyone, i'm new to the world of carputers. However, i have been messing with both computers and cars for years.

So, my question is, is there any reason to not use a regular PC (motherboard, processor, ram, etc.) in a car with say an 8" touch screen.

Is there any advantage (besides space needed) to parts made for a car?

Oh, and my carputer will be going in my jeep cherokee with it's main uses being Nav, Movies, and music. But there will be other uses as well.

Thanks!

DodgeCummins · 09-18-2007, 08:10 PM

All your answers are here...but you will have to search a bit.

...I recommend you start here...the sticky above your post...

then perhaps here where the FAQs are...

etjoyride · 09-18-2007, 08:41 PM

i've been searching for a while and just remembered to check for FAQ stickies.

You'd think after all the forums i use i'd remember to always check faqs first.

DodgeCummins · 09-20-2007, 08:09 PM

There is definitely a lot of info here...going back years...

I personally have had trouble at times finding things...but I am sure someone has done just about anything at some point here...

etjoyride · 09-20-2007, 08:25 PM

ya, i was looking and think i'm gonna start with what i have right now (PIII, 40gb HD, DVD rom drive), and then add some quicker more car friendly items in the future. Ijust need to get a TS monitor and DC-DC power supply first.