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09-01-2006, 01:15 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Eastern Washington
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Just Joined, hoping to mod my Kia Sportage 2002
Hello everyone. I just joined this forum due to interest in having a carputer. I have a 2002 Kia Sportage for the rig i want to mod. Also, i have some spare computers lying around. I have 2 e-machines (533MHz and 466MHz) with the stock parts and upgraded ram (2x 128mb sticks). I know that these are old compys, but i figured that they would have more than enough processor power to run an MP3 system. Anywho...i'll start browsing the forum for the answers i am looking for, and if i can't find the info, i'll post here and ask.
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09-01-2006, 01:16 PM
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Raw Wave
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: New Mexico, USA
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Sounds good man, and welcome to the forum!
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09-01-2006, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Little Elm, Texas
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welcome to the addiction!
enjoy your stay and get comfy!
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09-01-2006, 01:31 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 13,521
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hello!
but i warn you now...533 is more than enough for an mp3system but be prepared to get sucked in and want gull gps and the whole package and have to go for something a bit more fiesty. if they are P3's then maybe look our for a nice little P3 1ghz CPU as those things are really good in a carPc due to low power consumption but cracking performance for the money and power.
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09-01-2006, 01:39 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Eastern Washington
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Thanks for the friendly response all! The members can make or break a forum...so far you are all making it a pleasant experience for me.
Quote: Originally Posted by Scouse Monkey  hello!
but i warn you now...533 is more than enough for an mp3system but be prepared to get sucked in and want gull gps and the whole package and have to go for something a bit more fiesty. if they are P3's then maybe look our for a nice little P3 1ghz CPU as those things are really good in a carPc due to low power consumption but cracking performance for the money and power.
Well, if it comes to that, I just ordered a new processor (AMD64 3400) to replace my AMD64 2800. Plus, my order came with a free gigabyte MB, so i think i have some expanding options LOL. I'll start with the little e-machines first though LOL.
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09-01-2006, 01:42 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
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ahh sweet. AMD 64 it is then 
make sure you get a decent psu for WHEN you decide to upgrade 
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09-01-2006, 02:27 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: florida
Posts: 63
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Hi Chrst, and welcome to the forums 
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09-01-2006, 02:45 PM
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Raw Wave
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,607
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Quote: Originally Posted by Chrstpholofigus Hello everyone. I just joined this forum due to interest in having a carputer. I have a 2002 Kia Sportage for the rig i want to mod. Also, i have some spare computers lying around. I have 2 e-machines (533MHz and 466MHz) with the stock parts and upgraded ram (2x 128mb sticks). I know that these are old compys, but i figured that they would have more than enough processor power to run an MP3 system. Anywho...i'll start browsing the forum for the answers i am looking for, and if i can't find the info, i'll post here and ask.
Welcome.... read a lot and ask good questions.
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09-01-2006, 03:02 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Hello and welcome to the forums. Also for an MP3 system you may need a nicer sound card.
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09-01-2006, 04:35 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Springfield, IL
Posts: 212
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Quote: Originally Posted by Chrstpholofigus Thanks for the friendly response all! The members can make or break a forum...so far you are all making it a pleasant experience for me.
Then you haven't met some of our more notorious users yet. 
Welcome to the forums!
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09-01-2006, 04:42 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Eastern Washington
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Quote: Originally Posted by Siezmik Then you haven't met some of our more notorious users yet.
Welcome to the forums!
O really?  Let's hope i never will then. 
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09-02-2006, 12:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Raleigh, NC USA CarPC Ver3: [▓▒▒
Posts: 2,161
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Sup and welcome to the forum.
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09-02-2006, 02:32 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Eastern Washington
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Quote: Originally Posted by ODYSSEY Sup and welcome to the forum.
Thanks
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01-26-2007, 04:34 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 5
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Greetings
Just happened to fall apon your thread for the '02 sportage. Just curious what kind of progress you have made? I too have an '02 sportage that I am working on. I have everything picked out, PC and software ready to go, stereo on order, just looking at display options right now. Any ideas? In-Dash would be the simplest, stand alone the cheapest. I'm thinking of using a standalone mounted flush or slightly recessed in the headliner, running Road Runner, and the startrek theme. How geeky can a guy get? lol
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01-26-2007, 11:59 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 59
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Welcome and I enjoy your Avatar.
Equilibrium, yea? ;-)
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