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Tech I want to build a computer in my truck..probably mATX - cheap board/cpu suggestions?

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    JLee TD05 3SGTE

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    I want to build a computer in my truck..probably mATX - cheap board/cpu suggestions?

    If I get hired after my interview on Monday & if my airsoft gun sells (;)), I might start piecing together a basic low-end computer for my truck...all it has to handle is DVD playback and moving-map GPS. Nothing fancy.

    I'd like to do mini-ITX, but it's ridiculously expensive..I'll probably end up building a mATX rig (have a case/PS on the way) that I can tuck in the back seat..just use that until I can afford mini-ITX or a laptop..then turn the mATX system into a internet rig for the rest of the family..or something.

    Any suggestions? :)
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    hehehe... I'm dooing the same thing... butt mine is going to run my e-manage and other fun stuff... try over at mp3car.com they are verry knolageable... and pick up some books.. the 2 I got are geek my ride and car pc hacks
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    I'm already on MP3Car -- someone tried to sell me a system..for over $1000. I could buy coilovers and a new leaf pack for my truck for what he wants for a computer setup. :eek:

    So..I decided to do this one cheap first, and see if it's worth the trouble/expense of building a car-specific system.
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    yeah just go with micro ITX case and powersuply should only run you about 500 bucks... then tuch screen... unfourtunatly I havent found a deck screen thas compatable with a car PC yet so a car pc screen it is... theres 300 bucksish... hehe. not too cheap
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    Well, I picked up a mATX case and power supply for about 26 bucks...found an 8" touchscreen for under $200..if I toss in a used motherboard/cpu/ram combo and a HD, I might get out for $400 total..probably not, though.
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    $500? what happened. you used to be able to build a mini-itx for $350
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    send that system my way... :)

    I dunno.... that was my last quote for the system I wanted...
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    i just bought an older tablet. works like a charm. spent $150 on everything
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    1337Rolla oh my

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    all I know is don't get a lilliput screen, they are nothing but problems from everybody i've known that has one.

    I'll sell ya my 233MMX laptop for $20+shipping lol
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    Too bad a GPS display would probably be choppy. :p
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    I have been running a VIA EPIA M1000 mATX mobo in my car for over 2 years and have not had any major problems. The video performance on it kinda sucks ass but its good enough to run streets and trips without a hitch. But if you wanna play games and emulators and stuff in your vehical use a full size setup and conseal it somewhere and run the cables up to the dash.
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    I'm not really looking to play games on it -- just looking for smooth DVD playback.
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    Yeah the EPIA M1000 or M1200 is more then enough for smooth DVD playback.
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