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<blockquote data-quote="Valdosa" data-source="post: 8357935" data-attributes="member: 664931"><p>I was going to post this in the Carputer topic, but the last post there was in 2013. I'm building a car computer and am new to car audio but very familiar with computer systems. I'm currently a full-time college student double majoring in Computer Science &amp; Game Art while working full time as a heavy machine operator in a warehouse.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking for recommendations for alternate components for this build as well as an extra set of eyes to see if I missed anything important. I currently own the Pyles, Lanzer, and the Pyramid amp but am actively looking for better replacements that won't break the bank. (I.E. -$300 for all 4 door speakers, under $200 amp for subs, under $300 sub)</p><p></p><p>Recommendations on all components are welcome however.</p><p></p><p>Any help is greatly appreciated.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">PC Components</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">Monitor + Case</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">2DIN IN DASH 7" Samsung HDMI Touch Screen Monitor Mini-ITX <p style="text-align: right">$195+$35 shipping.<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/2DIN-IN-DASH-7-Samsung-HDMI-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Mini-ITX-USB-SD-Raspberry-Pi/111414274073?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&amp;_trkparms=aid%3Cbr%3E%C2%A0%3Cbr%3E=222007%26algo=SIC.MBE%26ao=1%26asc=20140602152332%26meid=ed1ad9c70e7144caa5bdaf9c401f7944%26pid=100011%26rk=3%26rkt=7%26mehot=pp%26sd=110966372323" target="_blank">2Din <br /> <br /> in Dash 7" Samsung HDMI Touch Screen Monitor Mini ITX USB SD Raspberry Pi | eBay</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Motherboard<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ASRock AM1H-ITX AM1 AMD mITX AMD Motherboard <p style="text-align: right">$64.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.microcenter.com/product/431440/AM1H-ITX_AM1_AMD_mITX_AMD_Motherboard" target="_blank">ASRock AM1H-ITX AM1 AMD mITX AMD Motherboard 178111 - Micro Center</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">APU (CPU + GPU)<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AMD Athlon 5350 Kabini Quad-Core 2.05GHz Socket AM1 25W <p style="text-align: right">$56.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.microcenter.com/product/430774/Athlon_5350_2GHz_Socket_AM1Boxed_Processor" target="_blank">AMD Athlon 5350 2GHz Socket AM1Boxed Processor 138446 - Micro Center</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">RAM<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">8GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR3-1600MHz <p style="text-align: right">$79.98<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.microcenter.com/product/432553/HyperX_Fury_Series_4GB_DDR3-1600_(PC3-12800)_CL10_Desktop_Memory" target="_blank">Kingston HyperX Fury Series 4GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL10 <br /> <br /> Desktop Memory 217125 - Micro Center</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Solid State Drive<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s <p style="text-align: right">$114.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.microcenter.com/product/436763/Ultra_II_240GB_SATA_III_6Gb-s_Internal_Solid_State_Drive_SDSSDHII-240G-G25" target="_blank">SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s Internal Solid <br /> <br /> State Drive SDSSDHII-240G-G25 SDSSDHII-240G-G25 - Micro Center</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Sound Card<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z 5.1 Sound Card (Can operate in 4.1) <p style="text-align: right">$89.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.microcenter.com/product/406059/Sound_Blaster_Z_51_Sound_Card" target="_blank">Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z 5.1 Sound Card 70SB150000000 - Micro Center</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Power Supply<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">3 in 1 Universal Laptop Ac Adapter Car Charger <p style="text-align: right">$27.90<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adapter-Charger-Toshiba-Notebook/dp/B00MDH6KP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1424280541&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=90w%2Blaptop%2Bcharger%3Cbr%3E%C2%A0%3Cbr%3E%2Bcar" target="_blank">Amazon.com: 3 in 1 Universal Laptop Ac Adapter Car Charger with Usb Port 90w for Hp Dell Toshiba IBM Lenovo Acer Samsung Sony Fujitsu Gateway Notebook: Electronics</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">COMPONENT ADDINS<br /> <br /> <br /> Bluetooth + WiFi Adapter</p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Intel Network 7260.HMWWB.R WiFi WIRELESS-AC 7260 H/T 2X2 AC 867 Mbps+<p style="text-align: right">$26.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106240" target="_blank">Intel Network 7260.HMWWB.R WiFi WIRELESS-AC 7260 H/T 2X2 AC 867 Mbps+ Bluetooth HMC Dual Band <br /> <br /> Brown Box - Newegg.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">GPS Reciver<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver (Black) <p style="text-align: right">$33.50<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BU-353-S4-USB-Receiver-Black/dp/B008200LHW" target="_blank">Amazon.com: GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver (Black): GPS &amp; Navigation</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Sterring Wheel Control Adapter<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">CarPC JoyCon Exr -Steering wheel controls USB interface <p style="text-align: right">$39.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Backup Camera<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">High-definition 170° Rear-view License Plate Back-up Camera <p style="text-align: right">$20.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">TOTAL COST FOR PC COMPONENTS</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p style="text-align: right"><strong>$786.31 PRE-TAX</strong></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> </p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"><strong>Audio Components</strong></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right">*Links Limited*</p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right">Door Speakers</p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pyle PL683BL 6 x 8-Inch 360-Watt 3-Way Speakers <p style="text-align: right">$59.92 (Already Own)<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Subwoofer<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lanzar HBP212 1200 Watt Dual 12-Inch Bandpass Subwoofer System <p style="text-align: right">$124.78 (Already Own)<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">AMP for Door Speakers<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pioneer GM-D8604 Class FD 4-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier <p style="text-align: right">$134.95<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">AMP for Subwoofer<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pyramid PB717X 1,000-Watt 2-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier <p style="text-align: right">$40.02 (Already Own)<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Speaker Wire<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Metra Electronics Stock/50 ft. 16 gauge speaker wire <p style="text-align: right">$13.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">3.5mm to RCA<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">RCA to 3.5 10ft Premium 22AWG (Gold Plated) x2 <p style="text-align: right">$7.56<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">RCA to 3.5 25ft Premium 22AWG (Gold Plated) x1 <p style="text-align: right">$7.00<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Noise Filter<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">PAC SNI-1 x3 <p style="text-align: right">$35.85<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Battery<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">XS Power D1200 <p style="text-align: right">$205.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Power Cables<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 ft Kicker PWB050-1 OFC 1/0 <p style="text-align: right">$6.95<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">40ft Kicker PWB8200-1 PFC 8 Gauge <p style="text-align: right">$59.6<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Fuse Holder<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">T-Spec V12FDB-124M<p style="text-align: right">$19.95<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> <p style="text-align: center">Fuses<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Install Bay IBR47 AGU Fuses 6-pack <p style="text-align: right">$4.99<br /> <br /> </p> <br /> <br /> </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">TOTAL AUDIO COMPONENT COST</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: right"><strong>$721.46 PRE-TAX</strong></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">TOTAL BUILD COST</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: right">$1507.77 Pre-Tax</p> <p style="text-align: right"></p> <p style="text-align: right"></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Valdosa, post: 8357935, member: 664931"] I was going to post this in the Carputer topic, but the last post there was in 2013. I'm building a car computer and am new to car audio but very familiar with computer systems. I'm currently a full-time college student double majoring in Computer Science & Game Art while working full time as a heavy machine operator in a warehouse. I'm looking for recommendations for alternate components for this build as well as an extra set of eyes to see if I missed anything important. I currently own the Pyles, Lanzer, and the Pyramid amp but am actively looking for better replacements that won't break the bank. (I.E. -$300 for all 4 door speakers, under $200 amp for subs, under $300 sub) Recommendations on all components are welcome however. Any help is greatly appreciated. [CENTER]PC Components Monitor + Case [/CENTER] [LIST] [*]2DIN IN DASH 7" Samsung HDMI Touch Screen Monitor Mini-ITX [RIGHT]$195+$35 shipping. [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/2DIN-IN-DASH-7-Samsung-HDMI-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Mini-ITX-USB-SD-Raspberry-Pi/111414274073?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3Cbr%3E%C2%A0%3Cbr%3E=222007%26algo=SIC.MBE%26ao=1%26asc=20140602152332%26meid=ed1ad9c70e7144caa5bdaf9c401f7944%26pid=100011%26rk=3%26rkt=7%26mehot=pp%26sd=110966372323"]2Din in Dash 7" Samsung HDMI Touch Screen Monitor Mini ITX USB SD Raspberry Pi | eBay[/URL] [CENTER]Motherboard [/CENTER] [*]ASRock AM1H-ITX AM1 AMD mITX AMD Motherboard [RIGHT]$64.99 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.microcenter.com/product/431440/AM1H-ITX_AM1_AMD_mITX_AMD_Motherboard"]ASRock AM1H-ITX AM1 AMD mITX AMD Motherboard 178111 - Micro Center[/URL] [CENTER]APU (CPU + GPU) [/CENTER] [*]AMD Athlon 5350 Kabini Quad-Core 2.05GHz Socket AM1 25W [RIGHT]$56.99 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.microcenter.com/product/430774/Athlon_5350_2GHz_Socket_AM1Boxed_Processor"]AMD Athlon 5350 2GHz Socket AM1Boxed Processor 138446 - Micro Center[/URL] [CENTER]RAM [/CENTER] [*]8GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR3-1600MHz [RIGHT]$79.98 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.microcenter.com/product/432553/HyperX_Fury_Series_4GB_DDR3-1600_(PC3-12800)_CL10_Desktop_Memory"]Kingston HyperX Fury Series 4GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL10 Desktop Memory 217125 - Micro Center[/URL] [CENTER]Solid State Drive [/CENTER] [*]SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s [RIGHT]$114.99 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.microcenter.com/product/436763/Ultra_II_240GB_SATA_III_6Gb-s_Internal_Solid_State_Drive_SDSSDHII-240G-G25"]SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive SDSSDHII-240G-G25 SDSSDHII-240G-G25 - Micro Center[/URL] [CENTER]Sound Card [/CENTER] [*]Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z 5.1 Sound Card (Can operate in 4.1) [RIGHT]$89.99 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.microcenter.com/product/406059/Sound_Blaster_Z_51_Sound_Card"]Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z 5.1 Sound Card 70SB150000000 - Micro Center[/URL] [CENTER]Power Supply [/CENTER] [*]3 in 1 Universal Laptop Ac Adapter Car Charger [RIGHT]$27.90 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adapter-Charger-Toshiba-Notebook/dp/B00MDH6KP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424280541&sr=1-1&keywords=90w%2Blaptop%2Bcharger%3Cbr%3E%C2%A0%3Cbr%3E%2Bcar"]Amazon.com: 3 in 1 Universal Laptop Ac Adapter Car Charger with Usb Port 90w for Hp Dell Toshiba IBM Lenovo Acer Samsung Sony Fujitsu Gateway Notebook: Electronics[/URL] [CENTER]COMPONENT ADDINS Bluetooth + WiFi Adapter[/CENTER] [*]Intel Network 7260.HMWWB.R WiFi WIRELESS-AC 7260 H/T 2X2 AC 867 Mbps+[RIGHT]$26.99 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106240"]Intel Network 7260.HMWWB.R WiFi WIRELESS-AC 7260 H/T 2X2 AC 867 Mbps+ Bluetooth HMC Dual Band Brown Box - Newegg.com[/URL] [CENTER]GPS Reciver [/CENTER] [*]GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver (Black) [RIGHT]$33.50 [/RIGHT] [URL="http://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BU-353-S4-USB-Receiver-Black/dp/B008200LHW"]Amazon.com: GlobalSat BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver (Black): GPS & Navigation[/URL] [CENTER]Sterring Wheel Control Adapter [/CENTER] [*]CarPC JoyCon Exr -Steering wheel controls USB interface [RIGHT]$39.99 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Backup Camera [/CENTER] [*]High-definition 170° Rear-view License Plate Back-up Camera [RIGHT]$20.99 [/RIGHT] [/LIST] [CENTER]TOTAL COST FOR PC COMPONENTS [RIGHT][B]$786.31 PRE-TAX[/B] [/RIGHT][/CENTER][RIGHT] [B]Audio Components[/B] *Links Limited* Door Speakers [/RIGHT] [LIST] [*]Pyle PL683BL 6 x 8-Inch 360-Watt 3-Way Speakers [RIGHT]$59.92 (Already Own) [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Subwoofer [/CENTER] [*]Lanzar HBP212 1200 Watt Dual 12-Inch Bandpass Subwoofer System [RIGHT]$124.78 (Already Own) [/RIGHT] [CENTER]AMP for Door Speakers [/CENTER] [*]Pioneer GM-D8604 Class FD 4-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier [RIGHT]$134.95 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]AMP for Subwoofer [/CENTER] [*]Pyramid PB717X 1,000-Watt 2-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier [RIGHT]$40.02 (Already Own) [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Speaker Wire [/CENTER] [*]Metra Electronics Stock/50 ft. 16 gauge speaker wire [RIGHT]$13.99 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]3.5mm to RCA [/CENTER] [*]RCA to 3.5 10ft Premium 22AWG (Gold Plated) x2 [RIGHT]$7.56 [/RIGHT] [*]RCA to 3.5 25ft Premium 22AWG (Gold Plated) x1 [RIGHT]$7.00 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Noise Filter [/CENTER] [*]PAC SNI-1 x3 [RIGHT]$35.85 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Battery [/CENTER] [*]XS Power D1200 [RIGHT]$205.99 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Power Cables [/CENTER] [*]1 ft Kicker PWB050-1 OFC 1/0 [RIGHT]$6.95 [/RIGHT] [*]40ft Kicker PWB8200-1 PFC 8 Gauge [RIGHT]$59.6 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Fuse Holder [/CENTER] [*]T-Spec V12FDB-124M[RIGHT]$19.95 [/RIGHT] [CENTER]Fuses [/CENTER] [*]Install Bay IBR47 AGU Fuses 6-pack [RIGHT]$4.99 [/RIGHT] [/LIST] [CENTER]TOTAL AUDIO COMPONENT COST [/CENTER] [RIGHT][B]$721.46 PRE-TAX[/B] [/RIGHT] [CENTER]TOTAL BUILD COST [/CENTER] [RIGHT]$1507.77 Pre-Tax [/RIGHT] [/QUOTE]
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