Carputer Rig

cisco_tech

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Hi all
Building my carputer rig for my new Swift Vdi.

Intel Atom D945GCFL - 3640
Transcend 2GB DDR2 667 -1500
2.5" Seagate 160 GB HDD - 2800
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Intel Atom
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Ram
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HDD
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Also bought this 500 GB for Torrent Rig.
Seagate 7200.11 ST350032OAS (32 MB cache) - 3400
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Will update once i get my remaining Stuffs (Touchscreen lcd, Enclosure , DC-DC Power Supply)
Thanx
 
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leo_club

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nice buy congratz
keep us posted with the progress and final setup :)

I have a question slightly OT
can this setup be used for a download rig?? any issues using it like that?
Thanks
 
sarang

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geeky to the core, so the so called 16 bit mpfi processor is gonna get some big company there huh? :bleh:
 
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thebanik

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leo_club said:
nice buy congratz
keep us posted with the progress and final setup :)

I have a question slightly OT
can this setup be used for a download rig?? any issues using it like that?
Thanks
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yes ofcourse it can be used for a download rig, no issues at all, same benefit of low power consumption....

congrats cisco_tech on the purchase....finished pics wud be nice..
 
superczar

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decided on the front end?

The UI is the most critical part in a Car PC since you really don't want to take your eyes off the road to tackle a bad UI

I tried roadrunner for some time but the bad usability on most skins finally made me switch to centrafuse, and have been a happy camper ever since
 
rock_ya_baby

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What about the power requirements? what is going to replace the UPS?

I find it a bit risky, like sometimes when your start the car, the music system restarts... if that happens with this PC.. then --> :bye2:

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decided on the front end?
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Hey superczar, you too have it in your car right? Where are the pix? :mad:

Please post dude :hap2:
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It would have been so neat if SSDs were affordable.Btw, I have seen people using Mac mini for this purpose. That things is made for stuff like this!
 
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rock_ya_baby said:
What about the power requirements? what is going to replace the UPS?

I find it a bit risky, like sometimes when your start the car, the music system restarts... if that happens with this PC.. then --> :bye2:
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SB-160D Automotive Power Supply | DC-DC Power Supplies | iRide Technologies

You guys should check out DIY Section on Team-BHP. Lots people have done this.

@superczar. Yes i am gonna use centrafuse. very attractive and responsive shell.

I might need your help in installation. will PM you once I get my rest stuffs.
 
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Yes it should do :)

Your PSU has 3A on the +12V line (36W), 6A on the +5V line (30W).

About ~25W for the board/proc (mostly off the +12V line).

~5W for your DDR2, ~5W for the HDD, ~5W for all your USB devices - all off the +5V line.
 
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