I need to find a way of installing a standard PC (e.g. Pentium 4) into a car. The standard PSU is designed to be connected to a 240V AC supply. I've tried an AC/DC convertor but these things heat up and require large amounts of power (Amps) and they take up a lot of space and do get quite hot when running.
I think all of the output on the PSU are DC and below 12v so could i not just create a simply circuit to step the voltage down to the correct levels 3.3v, 1.5v ect and then draw off the current at these levels.
Any ideas?
2006-12-06 07:55:48 · 3 answers · asked by jbenny1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
You can actually buy a replacement power supply that runs off of 12 volts.
http://www.powerstream.com/DC_PC.htm
Kind of pricey, but, I think it will do what you want.
But the notebook idea is a pretty good one.
2006-12-06 08:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by wraymac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can get enough watts out of a car 12 volts x 5 amps = 72 watts, you need several hundred for a desktop PC
2006-12-06 16:04:52 · answer #2 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a laptop and get an auto adaptor for it its a lot less hassle
2006-12-06 15:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋