Carputer

[sniperscout]

I just bought most of my components for a car pc today. I am excited to start the build. I am going to be going with air cooled for now...but if it doesn't cut it with the az heat ill try out liquid cooled. I will add more stuff when I buy it. I should be purchasing the power supply tomorrow...which is actually the most expensive part of the build coming in at $200.

the components purchased so far are as follows:

pre molded 7"Lilliput touch screen...and the buttons light up blue to match the rest of my dash!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/sl33pyriceboi/Carputer/random02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/sl33pyriceboi/Carputer/random05.jpg


Intel Mini-ITX Mobo...measures 6.7"x6.7"(super small)

http://img.hexus.net/v2/internationalevents/cebit2008/TS/Thursday/D945G1-big.jpg

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400- 3GHz dual core with 1333MHz front side bus

http://www.sharkyextreme.com/img/2008/03/c2d_e8500/chip.jpg

4GB Kingston DDR2-800 HyperX Ram

http://www.bajanbestbuy.com/product_images/D28HXL2GK2.gif

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme True 120 CPU Heatsink
http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/600x400/35/thermalright-ultra-120-extreme-heatsink.858147.jpg

Bgears B-cool Fan w/ Temp/RPM Display- 120mm

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/xoxide_2041_261494611

500GB Western Digital Green Power SATA Hard Drive- uses less power

http://media.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/content/img/photos/2008/04/20/436349908_t220.jpg

[bryantiscool]

damn
looks dopeee
cant wait for it to be in

[tricken]

nice what power supply u running dc to dc ac thru a converter? what operrating sytem xp vista linux?

[sniperscout]

I will be using the opus 360w dc-dc auto psu. I would get a bigger one but it is the biggest one on the market and a bit pricey

[rushbuster70]

good luck man

ive been thinking about doing this with my xb...soooo tempting

[tricken]

looks good what op system i have had 2 a old 1 gig pc that was a blast used it for auto x also had gps and did a few other goodies

[MrRline2010]

should of went with the i7's :D

[LatinEM1]

Nooooiiccceeee

[sniperscout]

the i7 is a great series...but no i definitely should not have gone with an i7. For one it runs at twice the temperature in which the e8400 runs(and some may argue that it runs too hot for a car pc). Also it is ridiculously priced. and then the motherboards to support them are even more ridiculous. I would then be forced to use ddr3 ram and that also is more expensive. All in all the i7 series would cost way more than it is worth and may not even work because of how hot it runs.

[MrRline2010]

the i7 is a great series...but no i definitely should not have gone with an i7. For one it runs at twice the temperature in which the e8400 runs(and some may argue that it runs too hot for a car pc). Also it is ridiculously priced. and then the motherboards to support them are even more ridiculous. I would then be forced to use ddr3 ram and that also is more expensive. All in all the i7 series would cost way more than it is worth and may not even work because of how hot it runs.

True, practicality wise it isn't something you need, now uber l337ness wise. It's buttsex. As for the cooling issue i'm sure if you needed to you could of ran something through the ac ducting to cool the processor and board. The ddr3 ram would have been equally as nice. My buddy has an i7 he's building 25 gig's of ram it's fucking sick.

[MrRline2010]

btw whats the speed on the hd?

[fivesfe]

very cool.

was gonna build one bakc when i had a dsm so i can run the logger when i was driving and have my collection of music with me everywhere.

crashed the car before i started my plans.

[sleepynguyen]

^^^Damn SUBYS!!!

[92BlackEgMTX]

pshh my civic got better traction then all of you awd luzers

[The God Damn Batman]

pshh my civic got better traction then all of you awd luzers

uh what?....

this will be awesome sniper. cant wait to see it finished

[hellshock2182]

hell yea I did this a few years ago and no shit if the PW supply isn't a grip. Great work!

[sniperscout]

i ended up changing my hardware selection a little bit. The company i ordered the board and processor from were out of the board so I picked up a slightly larger board that has a pci slot on it for my wifi. I also downgraded to an Intel E7300 processor and picked up a 160gb barricuda HD which is 7200 RPM.

But to answer your question on the green power one is that it has a variable speed depending on how much of a load it is under. either 5400 or 7200 rpm

[sniperscout]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00024.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00025.jpg

[fivesfe]

very cool.

are you part of mp3car forum?

[aznkid4now]

cool stuff

[sniperscout]

very cool.

are you part of mp3car forum?

i am indeed

I just finished purchasing all parts necessary to finish this project...except for mouse and keyboard. The mail man is gonna hate me at the end of the week...hes gonna need to make 2-3 trips to bring all the boxes inside. I bought usps priority mail for everything.

[sniperscout]

just bought this little guy

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_img/zoom/UKEYB001900_02_L.jpg

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_img/zoom/UKEYB001900_03_L.jpg

[sniperscout]

I picked up some plexi glass for my case and ordered a few more things

Hard Drive Cooler
https://store.compsmart.ca/images/T/t_2177-01.jpg

Wire Sleeving Kit
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/xoxide_2041_318142610

M2-ATX Car Power Supply
http://i3.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/2a/c8/96e1_1.JPG

WiFi Adapter
http://pcredcom.com/mm5/graphics/00000005/RDENLWI-G2_1L.jpg

ATX POWER SUPPLY CONVERTER 20 PIN P/S to 24 PIN
http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/8a/57/c9c2_1.JPG

[INTEGRA DC2]

where did you find the, M2-ATX Car Power Supply? looks good so far cant wait to see the end results

[BlownspeakerBoX]

looks tight...dont computer supply covert 110 from your wall to 12volts...means cant you just run of a car battery? just wondering, could be wrong

[sniperscout]

yes in theory you can use a battery but in reality you cant.
here you can read up on the m2-atx intelligent car psu
http://www.mini-box.com/M2-ATX-160w-Intelligent-Automotive-DC-DC-Power-Supply?sc=8&category=981

[92BlackEgMTX]

uh what?....

this will be awesome sniper. cant wait to see it finished

my civic got better traction on my lemmon in the snow then all of the subarus and his awd talon..

[92BlackEgMTX]

sick computer btw.. i wanna see the end result

[sniperscout]

well the finished product should be done next week so stay tuned. I got 5 parts in today and the rest should be here tomorrow except for 1 or 2 things

[turtlespeed]

this is what i learn from defensive driving class last week." if dvd player isn't enough of a distraction, they now offer a personal computer in your car". lol nice project. where did you get the dash from or did you mold that yourself?

[sniperscout]

someone else from a different forum molded it

[tincam84]

How long do you think that HDD is gonna last? Might want to look into SSD, they have come way down in price. Sweet little project, cant wait to see the finished pics. Oh, and where did you plan to mount it (sorry if i missed it), that heatsink has narrowed down the locations :)

[sniperscout]

I don't want an ssd because of the limited write handicap. Yes it would be ideal...they are faster, generate less heat, and consume less power. The HDD should last long enough. I have talked to many people that have had the same HDD for years in their carputer.

The carputer will be integrated into my rear seat delete.

I started the case tonight. should be all finished tomorrow. I will post up pics then.

[bryantiscool]

still in kentucky budd?
id like to see this in person

[sniperscout]

still here

[tricken]

i had a 80 gig hd in my car for awile using it as dd and aauto x vechile no issues also

[sniperscout]

damn lazy postal clerks...i just realized mail isn't coming today because its a holiday...I have been waiting all day for a few more parts.

[sniperscout]

Here are some pics of the work I have done so far on the case. I still need to mount that shelf, the fans, and figure out how all my wiring is going to be situated.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/hjhff.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/jhgfjy.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/hghgdf.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/fgfdss.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/bvnbvcc.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/hehthee.jpg

[bryantiscool]

where would that whole case be mounted at? into your rear seat delete?

[sniperscout]

^correct...i cant really explain it though

[sniperscout]

screen came today...should be runnign by tomorrow

[CoupedUp04]

green with envy... which is probably what the conversion's gonna end up taking a lot of, huh? how much are you gonna be at after it's all over?

it's gonna look ill when it's all together, i wouldn't mind stepping into that everyday...

congrats

[GOTTRQ?]

THat's fucking sick, dude!! Keep this car garaged. You know those lurkin ass theif pieces of shit will be eye balling this thing now. Cunts...

[sniperscout]

green with envy... which is probably what the conversion's gonna end up taking a lot of, huh? how much are you gonna be at after it's all over?


what in the fuck are you talking about?

[CoupedUp04]

green as in money...

how much is the whole thing going to cost you...

that's what the fuck i'm talking about...

[Rufus]

lol Phillip is so testy lately.

It's all that snow and ice.

[sniperscout]

green as in money...

how much is the whole thing going to cost you...

that's what the fuck i'm talking about...

you were talking about a conversion so i figured you were just boosting your post count.
all in all it cost about a grand

lol Phillip is so testy lately.

It's all that snow and ice.

ugh... which we got more of today and expecting more tomorrow

[CoupedUp04]

i'm sure it'll be worth the time and money when it's complete! it looks really cool so far man... i can't wait to see the final product.

[sniperscout]

yeah i can't wait either. ran into some small issues so hopefully this weekend it will be running. the whole rear seat delete aspect of it wont be until this summer though

[sniperscout]

got the shelf mounted...it looks crooked in the first pic but it isnt...that one corner wasnt all the way down

i made it removable so i can still get components in and out of the case

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00027.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00028.jpg

[sniperscout]

so my case is completely done and I have all the cables and wires to put it in but today my alternator took a shit on me. So now I have to wait a few days to put it all in.

[sniperscout]

Heres the finished product...minus routing the wiring so it isnt a rats nest. I also replaced the north and southbridge heatsinks with some blue ones

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00029.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00032.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00031.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00033.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00034.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/p_00035.jpg

[sniperscout]

it is in the car and running

[bryantiscool]

picsssssss

[RhdRicheeee]

sick man

[sniperscout]

pics will be tomorrow...im tired and going to bed...been working on the install all day and it is fucking cold here

[bryantiscool]

k
shit, still cold there?
I, personally, feel it finally got hot again in AZ today

[sniperscout]

yup it was in the 20s with wind

[sniperscout]

heres some pics of the carputer...i need to do a rear seat delete for that computer. I have rolled it over and sent it into my trunk with hard acceleration

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/1-1.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/2-2.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/3-1.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/IMG_5917.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/IMG_5924.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/4.jpg

[JoshDC2]

god damnit that is the coolest fucking hting ive every seen

[LatinEM1]

Very nice job Phil

[Nott_Sure]

kudos on the project

[Rufus]

I must admit, this is pure secks

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/IMG_5917.jpg

BTW, your fans will be kicking on soon....

[MrRline2010]

I must admit, this is pure secks

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q4/sniperscout/IMG_5917.jpg

BTW, your fans will be kicking on soon....

shouldn't his fans of already kicked on? or is it 210 in the k series?

[sniperscout]

my fans are set to kick on at 160 through kpro

thx for the compliments

and cronic my dad said you can go and get the axle anytime

[MrRline2010]

my fans are set to kick on at 160 through kpro

thx for the compliments

and cronic my dad said you can go and get the axle anytime

alrighty. Broke till next thursday so probably friday

[sniperscout]

lol thx

[hellshock2182]

That's cool but your footprint needs to be smaller. Can't take that thing anywhere or thieves are gonna snatch it. I did mine a few years ago and managed to fit it all up under the dash, Of course this is when touch screen weren't readily available. So I had a huge monitor in my car and boy did that look stupid.

But nonetheless that is a great idea. Only thing I hated was boot up times, and making small trips around town. Finally I switched to a Debian Distro and it was all good from there on out, less than ten seconds to boot.

Great job overall though.

[Jason.AZ1]

That's cool but your footprint needs to be smaller. Can't take that thing anywhere or thieves are gonna snatch it. I did mine a few years ago and managed to fit it all up under the dash, Of course this is when touch screen weren't readily available. So I had a huge monitor in my car and boy did that look stupid.

But nonetheless that is a great idea. Only thing I hated was boot up times, and making small trips around town. Finally I switched to a Debian Distro and it was all good from there on out, less than ten seconds to boot.

Great job overall though.

he drives a em2 thieves look at it and say fuck that shit
lol lol lol j/k



looks good man when are you coming back i wanna do another photoshoot

[sniperscout]

my footprint is exactly how i wanted it. Once i finish my rear seat delete and trunk enclosure I am going to have a cover that goes over that entire area.

i should be back soon either the end of this week or a couple weeks...depends on what the Marines tell me

[The God Damn Batman]

very nice sniper. you always do a quality job. mad props

[sniperscout]

^thx man i try

[Rufus]

he drives a em2 thieves look at it and say fuck that shit
lol lol lol j/k


I loled

my footprint is exactly how i wanted it. Once i finish my rear seat delete and trunk enclosure I am going to have a cover that goes over that entire area.

i should be back soon either the end of this week or a couple weeks...depends on what the Marines tell me

Phillip you have a big box, and I don't mean that in a secksie way.

[MrRline2010]

I wouldn't worry about thieves touching an em2. Theres no real point too and aside he's over in the land of lack of thieves. Only time he would need to worry is when he comes back to Phoenix

[sniperscout]

yeah kentucky isnt bad for cars being broken into

[MrRline2010]

yeah kentucky isnt bad for cars being broken into

the east other than new york and miami isn't really that bad period. I used to leave my da outside unlocked all night long even in orlando I never had to lock it