newbie in car pc... need suggestions
07-25-2003, 02:23 PM
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newbie in car pc... need suggestions
I have no idea about car PC, but very interested in purchasing one after I get my Z. So what PC is good, what do you guys normally use? and how much are they normally? thanx.
(I only know Xenarc atm...)
(I only know Xenarc atm...)
07-25-2003, 04:24 PM
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chazz makes a nice prebuilt model, its a bit more "pc" than the xenarc type thing(by that I mean its closer to a traditional PC mobo, tho it does not use any sort of ATX setup). you can also get all home built and go for the gold, takes more space, and likely gives you far more power than you need, but hey, isnt that the sports car mentality? more than you need.
search around, you'll see lots of info about all sorts of stuff. then come on back for help with the stuff your unclear on, as there is just way too much info to give it all to you.
search around, you'll see lots of info about all sorts of stuff. then come on back for help with the stuff your unclear on, as there is just way too much info to give it all to you.
07-25-2003, 06:18 PM
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There are several routes to go on this actually, but you need to think about what you would want to use it for and that should help you make your decision.
I agree that Chazz's offering is a great way to go. I have the same basic setup that he offers and I'm going on several months with it and love it.
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I agree that Chazz's offering is a great way to go. I have the same basic setup that he offers and I'm going on several months with it and love it.
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07-25-2003, 08:25 PM
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I was thinking about getting a PS2 to play DVDs... but I found it that my PS2 can't play most video cds I have(Best motoring...), and I thought having a PC to play everything is a pretty good idea, so... 
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you can put a large hard drive in an xbox and use as an mp3 server, video server, and dvd player.. much more cost effective than a full blown PC...not really that difficult to do either
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guess I'll think about it thanx
07-29-2003, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by toykilla
you can put a large hard drive in an xbox and use as an mp3 server, video server, and dvd player.. much more cost effective than a full blown PC...not really that difficult to do either
you can put a large hard drive in an xbox and use as an mp3 server, video server, and dvd player.. much more cost effective than a full blown PC...not really that difficult to do either
From what I know (in all modesty, more than average), hacking an XBox is NOT a simple matter.
Maybe this has changed in the last few months; I haven't checked up on it
And after you hack the XBox you still will need a video and power solution.
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07-29-2003, 08:22 PM
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a modded xbox will cost you $350...NOT 500
it is easy to do for those that know how.. i can do them in about 15 minutes
just havnt gotten around to putting mine in the z ..but soon
it is easy to do for those that know how.. i can do them in about 15 minutes
just havnt gotten around to putting mine in the z ..but soon
Originally posted by ares
what you just listed would cost more than my PC(500$) then of course add a screen to both.
tho the Xbox would be easier for sure.
what you just listed would cost more than my PC(500$) then of course add a screen to both.
tho the Xbox would be easier for sure.
08-01-2003, 07:14 PM
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Some of my Z Power PC considerations
The 1U rack mount servers are oldies with Dimensions 595mm(L) x 430mm(W) x 44mm(H) NET Weight: 8.5kg (not including CPU, DRAM and HDD)
Another 1U rack mount servers sample has its dimensions at 619.5mm(L) x 427.6mm(W) x 43mm(H) System Weight 13kg (Full-loaded system)
Then you have the ASUS, Pundit desktop, which are exquisitely designed 8-litre solution, about a third of the size of conventional desktop PCs. 91(w) x 357(d) x 275(h) mm
And, some of the newer trends are the XP4 mini Cubes - SFF form factor measuring at 160mm x 190mm x 270mm (W x H x D) (6.3 in x 7.5 in x 10.64 in)
The above systems are equipped to accommodate 533/400 MHz. system FSB, Hyper-threading, 1-2GB of DDR & SDRAM and processors 3.6 GHz and above.
Another 1U rack mount servers sample has its dimensions at 619.5mm(L) x 427.6mm(W) x 43mm(H) System Weight 13kg (Full-loaded system)
Then you have the ASUS, Pundit desktop, which are exquisitely designed 8-litre solution, about a third of the size of conventional desktop PCs. 91(w) x 357(d) x 275(h) mm
And, some of the newer trends are the XP4 mini Cubes - SFF form factor measuring at 160mm x 190mm x 270mm (W x H x D) (6.3 in x 7.5 in x 10.64 in)
The above systems are equipped to accommodate 533/400 MHz. system FSB, Hyper-threading, 1-2GB of DDR & SDRAM and processors 3.6 GHz and above.
08-01-2003, 11:32 PM
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Re: Some of my Z Power PC considerations
Originally posted by 350Zzzz
The 1U rack mount servers are oldies with Dimensions 595mm(L) x 430mm(W) x 44mm(H) NET Weight: 8.5kg (not including CPU, DRAM and HDD)
Another 1U rack mount servers sample has its dimensions at 619.5mm(L) x 427.6mm(W) x 43mm(H) System Weight 13kg (Full-loaded system)
Then you have the ASUS, Pundit desktop, which are exquisitely designed 8-litre solution, about a third of the size of conventional desktop PCs. 91(w) x 357(d) x 275(h) mm
And, some of the newer trends are the XP4 mini Cubes - SFF form factor measuring at 160mm x 190mm x 270mm (W x H x D) (6.3 in x 7.5 in x 10.64 in)
The above systems are equipped to accommodate 533/400 MHz. system FSB, Hyper-threading, 1-2GB of DDR & SDRAM and processors 3.6 GHz and above.
The 1U rack mount servers are oldies with Dimensions 595mm(L) x 430mm(W) x 44mm(H) NET Weight: 8.5kg (not including CPU, DRAM and HDD)
Another 1U rack mount servers sample has its dimensions at 619.5mm(L) x 427.6mm(W) x 43mm(H) System Weight 13kg (Full-loaded system)
Then you have the ASUS, Pundit desktop, which are exquisitely designed 8-litre solution, about a third of the size of conventional desktop PCs. 91(w) x 357(d) x 275(h) mm
And, some of the newer trends are the XP4 mini Cubes - SFF form factor measuring at 160mm x 190mm x 270mm (W x H x D) (6.3 in x 7.5 in x 10.64 in)
The above systems are equipped to accommodate 533/400 MHz. system FSB, Hyper-threading, 1-2GB of DDR & SDRAM and processors 3.6 GHz and above.
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Re: Re: Some of my Z Power PC considerations
Originally posted by toykilla
i understand what you are saying but i think you totally lost 99.9999% of the people reading this forum
i understand what you are saying but i think you totally lost 99.9999% of the people reading this forum
In any event, I could be off track somewhat, toykilla, but '99.9999%' would be rather presumptuous on your part; don’t you think.
I would give a little more credit to the readers at this forum that they are at your level of comprehension too.
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08-02-2003, 09:06 AM
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My point
If you wish to know, I was actually taking up from where ares left off; as the xbox is limited (more a toy IMO), pre-built are limited (often even intentionally crippled) and I was going for the "gold;" so to speak.
Building it your self, or having others customize one, would allow you to build a system geared for future upgradeability and equipped for a number of options.......just my thoughts.
Building it your self, or having others customize one, would allow you to build a system geared for future upgradeability and equipped for a number of options.......just my thoughts.