carpc question
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '05, '14, '15
carpc question
Hey all,
I am about to start building a carpc to go in the 00' coupe... I have a few questions I hope someone could answer
I am thinking about using the new AMD fusion guys, specifically:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131698 (SFW)
It's the same board i'll end up using for a replacement HTPC for the bedroom... but with that board/cpu, can I use the M2-ATX PSU or would I be better off with the M3-ATX? (really I'm confused on the PSU's for the car...)
Was also thinking about using the VoomPC-2 case, but want to make sure the case and where it is mounted will be able to take some road bumps, etc while daily driving, any suggestions on a case?
TIA!
Ryan
I am about to start building a carpc to go in the 00' coupe... I have a few questions I hope someone could answer
I am thinking about using the new AMD fusion guys, specifically:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131698 (SFW)
It's the same board i'll end up using for a replacement HTPC for the bedroom... but with that board/cpu, can I use the M2-ATX PSU or would I be better off with the M3-ATX? (really I'm confused on the PSU's for the car...)
Was also thinking about using the VoomPC-2 case, but want to make sure the case and where it is mounted will be able to take some road bumps, etc while daily driving, any suggestions on a case?
TIA!
Ryan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Horseshoe Bend ID
Wow,
You probably need to post this on some ubergeek forum. My suugestions would be to use a SSD and a passively cooled CPU--other than that I have no clue
Cheers and good luck, keep us posted
You probably need to post this on some ubergeek forum. My suugestions would be to use a SSD and a passively cooled CPU--other than that I have no clue
Cheers and good luck, keep us posted
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '05, '14, '15
So, I pulled the trigger on the PC parts and case for my CarPC project. I'll take pics etc when they come in and document some things. Will need to buy a 7" screen and get my bezel modified (will be going through Dennis @ doubeDmods for this) So I will post updates as I get further on with it..
cheers,
Ryan
cheers,
Ryan
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '05, '14, '15
I should be receiving all the pc parts and case tomorrow, so i will post pics. As for the software, I'm generally a linux guy, but I'm going to give "Centrafuse"(windows) a 30 day trial and if I like it will go with it.
http://www.centrafuse.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=129 (sfw)
they have a good amount of plugins available as well...
I'll keep y'all posted on progress.
http://www.centrafuse.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=129 (sfw)
they have a good amount of plugins available as well...
I'll keep y'all posted on progress.
Racer
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From: Tampa Bay Area, U.S.A. (Zombie Nation)
This is going to be a really interesting project to follow and I wish you all the best with it. Are you reasonably confident that there's sufficient space for all the hardware that would be needed to carry out the software's full potential?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '05, '14, '15
Yes, I actually received the board last night. It is 6.7" x 6.7". Has bluetooth, wifi, a ATI6310, 8GB RAM, dual core - plenty of horsepower for a carpc, it streams 1080p movies in my htpc setup with no issues at 18% cpu, so that is awesome and a bit overkill 
.
As for the software - I'll have it tethered to my iphone when i'm in my car, bluetooth handsfree calling, option of using (via usb) GPS on my iphone, or may add a GPS antenna via USB for navigation. I have a 64GB SSD for the OS and local music storage, (SSD = very low power, no moving parts, very low heat)
I need to get an amp, and replace all my speakers, may add a sub, altho that would be last on my list. I'm waiting for the case, and then will start a new thread for the build / install with pictures. Will be working with Dennis at Double D Mods for a custom bezel that will fit a 7" touch screen.
Cheers,
Ryan
.As for the software - I'll have it tethered to my iphone when i'm in my car, bluetooth handsfree calling, option of using (via usb) GPS on my iphone, or may add a GPS antenna via USB for navigation. I have a 64GB SSD for the OS and local music storage, (SSD = very low power, no moving parts, very low heat)
I need to get an amp, and replace all my speakers, may add a sub, altho that would be last on my list. I'm waiting for the case, and then will start a new thread for the build / install with pictures. Will be working with Dennis at Double D Mods for a custom bezel that will fit a 7" touch screen.
Cheers,
Ryan
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Racer
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From: Huntsville AL
Hey Kasper, I saw your PM about the carPC stuff. I dont have my vette anymore, but I will help you with any questions I might can answer. Sounds like your getting it all planned out pretty well so far.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Kirkland WA
Good work! Glad to see some other people finding car PC solutions.
I run Centrafuse in my '09 Z06. I love that in the garage I can access my server and download the latest movies and music off my home's server.
I have the a 256 1.8" Kingstone SSD HD, all my digital music and a lot of .avi movies. I run a high res capacitive touch screen. Have navigation and an OBDII link. I would love to see pictures of your setup. I found lots of room after I ripped out the crappy 6-disk CD changer. Can't believe that some people actually are buying the DNX9980 and think they have a good system. LOL
I run Centrafuse in my '09 Z06. I love that in the garage I can access my server and download the latest movies and music off my home's server.
I have the a 256 1.8" Kingstone SSD HD, all my digital music and a lot of .avi movies. I run a high res capacitive touch screen. Have navigation and an OBDII link. I would love to see pictures of your setup. I found lots of room after I ripped out the crappy 6-disk CD changer. Can't believe that some people actually are buying the DNX9980 and think they have a good system. LOL
