Well, I thought I'd start one of these so I can get some feedback. I got the system built this week, and started the first series of mods. Here is a list of hardware I've got in the system:
-DFI G5M150-N ITX motherboard
-Pentium-M Dothan 730 1.6Ghz 533fsb
-2x215mb Corsair XMS PC3200 memory
-Hitachi 2.5" 80gb 7200rpm notebook hard drive
-Panasonic slot load DVD burner
-Autzentech X-Plosion DD/DTS soundcard
-M2-ATX PSU
-Silverstone LC-09B case
When I started this, I really wanted to get full 5.1 digital surround sound. I have been waiting for the X-Plosion soundcard to come out, but the release date kept getting pushed back. Now that I've got it, the building/modding can begin.
The first mod I did was to add some rear Molex power ports. Since I plan to run the DVD burner (from the dash) and the touchscreen from the M2-ATX, I wanted a clean way to get power out of the case. Plus, I wanted a way that I could quickly disconnect the PC in case I was out of town or whatnot. Well, I got the mod done, here's a pic:
The next phase is to incorporate the center channel speakers and the DVD burner into the dash. I haven't started that yet, but I'll post my progress as I work on it.
Then, the PC will have to sit for a while. The screen I want comes out of China, and is hard to get in the states. Since my wife and I are both engineers, we'll probably each be spending some time in China within the next few months with suppliers. Hopefully I can find it and bring 1 (or a couple
) back with me. Anyway, that's all for now. I'll post some guts pics of the case when I get a second. Thanks, and more to come!
-Ben
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