ASRock has created a PC assembly accessory that allows you to turn the side panel of your PC case into an LCD monitor. The gadget is a screen with a diagonal of 13.3”, designed to be mounted on the transparent side panel of the PC from the inside. The display can be used as a regular additional monitor, as well as to display the parameters of the computer.

The display has a 16:9 aspect ratio, 1080P resolution, IPS matrix and a 60Hz refresh rate. In fact, this is the equivalent of a small laptop screen. It uses a DisplayPort (eDP) connection connector.

Unfortunately, this presents a problem for most PC users. The connector was originally designed specifically for mobile and embedded solutions, which means that the connection is not available on standard motherboards or graphics cards.

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As a result, only ASRock motherboards and a few models from other manufacturers support this sidebar. The list includes the following motherboards: Z790 LiveMixer, Z790 Pro RS/D4, Z790M-ITX WiFi, Z790 Steel Legend WiFi, Z790 PG Lightning, Z790 Pro RS, Z790 PG Lightning/D4. H610M-ITX/eDP and B650E PG-ITX WiFi.

Adapters are not a solution either, since eDP-DP adapters are not known to exist. In addition, creating an adapter is problematic, since eDP transmits both power and video signal over a single cable.

The accessory will definitely not become popular due to compatibility issues. But for users with a suitable motherboard, this product can be a convenient additional monitor that does not take up space on the table. Also, when using it, the backlight of the case may not be available.

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Source: Tom’s Hardware