Subject	I thought about building a carPC several years ago
Posted by	olyar15 on June 07, 2007 at 6:34 PM
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In Reply To	I have been spending alot of time doing some research posted by The Devils Z on June 07, 2007 at 05:58 PM
Message	The main problem area back then was the inability to output 800x480 resolution (native resolution of the display) from the integrated graphics chip. Powerstrip didn't support most integrated graphics at the time, and I think that they still don't. I don't know if the latest drivers allow for this resolution. Without this, I would be worried that the text and graphics on screen wouldn't be very sharp. Another concern was the reliability of the hard drive to survive the rough ride of our cars. Now with SSDs being more readily available, that would be a viable option, at least as the OS/program drive. Then you can add a larger 2.5" or 3.5" drive in an external USB enclosure to hold your media (for those wanting the carPC to operate as a media player). Charles Carbon Black '95 TT Carbon Black '03 BMW M5 '02 Honda CR-V dogmobile
Follow Ups	I have been spending alot of time doing some research - The Devils Z 17:58:24 06/07/07 Looking good. Conveniently enough, I can supply the consult - whatsthegoodword 18:10:53 06/07/07 just like running anything on a home PC .. the blatz - The Devils Z 18:18:23 06/07/07 Let me order mine with you at the same time.. - Kong ZTT GT28RS MD 20:17:20 06/07/07 Re: I have been spending alot of time doing some research - ouikikazz 18:19:34 06/07/07 I am not really interested in the car pc for media .. - The Devils Z 18:23:30 06/07/07 Re: I am not really interested in the car pc for media .. - ouikikazz 18:27:57 06/07/07 You can never have too much hard drive :) (n/m) - The Devils Z 18:53:03 06/07/07 I thought about building a carPC several years ago - olyar15 18:34:03 06/07/07 newer intel chipsets (845G and above) support 800x480 (n/m) - maglito 09:59:06 06/08/07 Honestly: What are you planning to do with these cars? - Scotts94z32 18:50:58 06/07/07 I'm betting on BeelZebub (n/m) - Guapo 19:15:38 06/07/07 Look like impressive-internet-forum-cars to me. - RSR 08:23:44 06/08/07 why a P4? those things run hot and consume a lot of power. - apudapus 19:13:51 06/07/07 2nd. However I think the whole concept of a car computer - Guapo 19:24:06 06/07/07 true. data logging during street driving... - apudapus 19:32:37 06/07/07 it is not information overload if you review the logfile - The Devils Z 20:43:11 06/07/07 As someone that does/did that on a daily basis, it is. - dogpile 23:16:10 06/07/07 this has nothing to do with the weather ..or weather - The Devils Z 00:27:28 06/08/07 points ---> laughs - Adam (NoVA) 00:49:16 06/08/07 OK, you win - dogpile 01:11:39 06/08/07 your points are irrelevant unless I stated that I wanted - The Devils Z 01:36:38 06/08/07 I had *a* point, and you said it wasn't valid - dogpile 01:48:51 06/08/07 your two points didn't apply to my purpose - The Devils Z 08:25:07 06/08/07 If you can point out where I said you should tune for the - dogpile 11:58:01 06/08/07 ahhh .. ok ... - The Devils Z 13:14:28 06/08/07 Coincidence? - SeedyROM 01:51:19 06/08/07 Nissan font ftw. (n/m) - KILLR300ZX 05:37:09 06/08/07 it gets difficult looking at log files of normal driving. - apudapus 02:43:40 06/08/07 3rd. (n/m) - GPA 19:40:30 06/07/07 I agree for a mostly stock car .. (n/m) - The Devils Z 19:45:33 06/07/07 You said it he's modding for a purpose. - Spongerider :) 19:45:42 06/07/07 h8r (n/m) - aliaZ 21:22:20 06/07/07 I'm interested because I'd like to have a Nav. system - Barry'z (NJ) 10:25:08 06/08/07 thanks for the suggestion ! (n/m) - The Devils Z 19:46:12 06/07/07 no problem. (n/m) - apudapus 02:55:15 06/08/07 Your hardware recommendations are dead-on. - Kenny 09:17:37 06/08/07 Check out www.mp3car.com and do a lot of reading - Mick300ZX(NJ) 19:28:45 06/07/07 thanks ! (n/m) - The Devils Z 19:44:57 06/07/07 nice website ( home page ) by the way (n/m) - The Devils Z 19:48:06 06/07/07 Thanks (n/m) - Mick300ZX(NJ) 20:00:54 06/07/07 i like the plexi-glass case for the QX4 - apudapus 02:51:04 06/08/07 See link inside, that's the one I'm using... - Mick300ZX(NJ) 04:11:12 06/08/07 sweet, thanks! (n/m) - apudapus 16:20:28 06/08/07 Good luck Dee! Let me know if i can be of any assistance (n/m) - Madhatter10-6 20:13:55 06/07/07 I will .. I've been rereading your post a lot for reference - The Devils Z 20:15:25 06/07/07 nope... - Madhatter10-6 21:06:53 06/07/07 Re: I have been spending alot of time doing some research - merlin3 21:02:47 06/07/07 are power supplies that hard to come by? - apudapus 02:54:53 06/08/07 Would it be possible to run OSX on something like that? (n/m) - Aqualung 21:07:55 06/07/07 Re: Would it be possible to run OSX on something like that? - SoloCon [Phoenix] 22:49:06 06/07/07 Mine is already in the works.... - SoloCon [Phoenix] 22:48:00 06/07/07 lol (n/m) - Spee 23:19:28 06/07/07 You clearly did zero research if that's the hardware you... - Kenny 08:19:02 06/08/07 Kenny -- for the most part you are right .. I am not - The Devils Z 08:26:57 06/08/07 Re: Kenny -- for the most part you are right .. I am not - Kenny 09:15:28 06/08/07 Re: Re: Kenny -- for the most part you are right .. I am not - ouikikazz 09:36:26 06/08/07 I wasn't baiting you .. thanks for your comments .. - The Devils Z 09:47:54 06/08/07 For your consideration - dvlhntr 10:03:06 06/08/07
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