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Space Availability
There is a limited amount of space available in any vehicle for
installation of any additions. For a computer installation, "smaller is
better" is the general rule. The smaller form factors of motherboards
and systems make popular choices for vehicle installations.
Pico-ITX
motherboards are new to the market and are now the smallest motherboard
on the market. These boards are mostly only available in bulk orders,
keeping them out of the reach of the average consumer, but with a form
factor of only 4.5" X 3.3" (10cm x 7.2cm) these boards are ideal for
vehicles with little space.
Nano-ITX
motherboards are the smallest available consumer motherboards. As with
all small-sized electronics, they are more expensive. Due to the
limitations of the small size, they are also lower in computing power
compared to a typical desktop PC. Nano-ITX motherboards measure 4.8" X
4.8"(12cm X 12cm).
Mini-ITX
motherboards are small enough to fit in a standard DIN-sized dash
opening. We offer a range of motherboards with built-in CPUs that
range in speed from 600mhz to 2.0Ghz. There are also models that will
accommodate a P4 CPU. They measure a little less than 6.7" X 6.7" (17cm
X 17cm).
Micro-ATX
motherboards are designed to mount in a case designed for its larger
ATX counterpart, yet still be smaller in size. The official
specification calls for a maximum size for 9.6" X 9.6" (24.4cm X
24.4cm), although many are not as large as the maximum specification.
Micro-ATX motherboards exist for any CPU manufactured.
Heat Dissipation
Heat is the enemy of all
electronics. Keeping a computer cool is necessary in order to keep it
stable and trouble-free. Computer components generate heat that must be
be removed from the general vicinity of the component(s). Generally,
lower-power hardware generate less heat, but it still must be dealt
with to ensure stable, reliable operation.
Power Consumption
There is a limited amount of
electrical power available in a vehicle. As such, the amount of power
drawn by the PC must not overload the vehicle electrical system so that
the important systems of the vehicle will be able to operate.
Space Availability
There is a limited amount of space available in any vehicle for
installation of any additions. For a computer installation, "smaller is
better" is the general rule. The smaller form factors of motherboards
and systems make popular choices for vehicle installations.
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