Instead of cutting the case at 22:55 you could just have flipped the lcd screen upside down so the cables come out from the other side! Then inside windows set the lcd screen to portrait (inverted).
Super late on this but when you're ready to mount the LCD to the tape don't remove all the protective plastic from the tape. Only peel 2-4mm of the plastic from 1 end of each strip and fold it aside so it hangs over the edge past the LCD. This will be enough to hold the LCD screen in place and make it much easier to get it aligned. Once you're happy with the position pull the backing plastic away and press the LCD in place. It's harder to describe than it is to do and it makes a fussy procedure much less intimidating.
Oh that is a fantastic idea, my dude! Like a hospital corner when making your bed. Then just pull it out sideways when you have it aligned. I was gonna try this and that is a sweet idea.
Thanks very much for showing how to do usb feed inside and out of sight. Cleans up install. If only I could figure out how to hide HDMI feed also. Best I can do my case has pull relief on right side cover. Cutting slot there and running HDMI cable back inside case is best I have figured so far.
@@CraftyDoctor i would have liked to see the software side of things here. Installing it depends so much on the case etc. But a real tutorial for setting up the screen and the software would be more needed in my opinion.
@@CraftyDoctor Your video is far more DIY then his. This is an awesome tut for anyone who owns tools and knows how to use them. This is far better than Jayz video but far harder to do. Most people in apartments will not have a dremel and most definitely not a vise.
This might be a stupid question as these screens display at such a low resolution, but do they effect performance at all? I want to do this to monitor my hardware, that’s all.
Instead of drilling one of the case brackets for the hdmi you could reuse the bracket from the usb board you got since its big enough to pass the hdmi cable
@@americahaws8610 it would be connected (physically) to the motherboard but I don't think the data would come from the GPU, any it my be better for gaming, it will make less load on the GPU (except if you're crazy enough to game on this screen ;) )
I thought so too. Actually, if he had a screen with a border like that, he could have just made the hole a little smaller, so the screen stands out much cleaner
Great video and have followed although the HDMI you are using is 270 degree not a 90 degree. Not an issue just sent back the 90 to amazon and re ordered a 270. Brill video. Cheers
Instead of cutting the backplate cover at 23:46 you could just have router the USB cable through the hole up on the vertical mounting for the graphics card...
Id love if you could show us the software you use on the lcd, i have cam but it does not line up properly, also every time you turn on off the screen did you have to reopen a new video file on it?
you should have a look at rainmeter , i think thats whats been used here but not 100% EDIT: he did state it was the NZXT software he uses. But really have a look at rainmeter
So i put a 7 inch mini LCD screen in my pc because i saw it on youtube, looked really cool. but once i got it installed and plugged into the HDMI windows defaults my desktop to the little screen and i cant use my big monitor...cant figure out how to tell windows that my big monitor is my MAIN monitor and the little 7 inch one is #2 it just refuses to work no matter what i try...anyone know what to do here? the only thing ive been able to do is "duplicate screens" which is useless because i need the 7 inch for displaying cpu/gpu temps ect ect. im 6 hrs of effort into it and nothing seems to work
Being one of the few people who might actually try this out of quarantine boredom, could you put a link to a case to hold the lcd screen because I don't want to drill into my PC case. Even if i was fine with it, i don't even have a dremel, drill, or pop rivet thing. Edit: Glad to see I wasn't the only one recommended this video recently.
Hey - If you look in the description there is a link to the screen - Waveshare 5" the screen comes with a outer mounting case which you can use to mount the LCD.
Thanks for the tutorial and it looks great in the case, really tidy job. Have the same case just a slightly different version with the front glass panel. Can I ask how you was able to display the NZXT cam software on your 5" screen. Cheers 👍
Hey Thanks - When the 5” screen is connected to the Graphics Card the PC just sees it as another screen in the same way as it would if you had a full size screen added and plugged in. So you just open the NZXT software and drag it onto the smaller screen (and maximise it if that’s how you want it to look)
The thermaltake 51 has a complete glass side so there is no where to hide the cabling, but if I was using that case I would probably make a custom mount so it hides the cables and sits flush against the glass inside
@@arjanbaken2225 so I learned alot. Overall it went pretty well what I would recommend is even though you measure the screen size you have to add a few mm for the bottom ribbon cable for the screen to completely push through then I used super glue for the 4 bolt tabs and super glued it on the inside
pretty nice. been meaning to do this mod for quite a while, but I don't know what to call that little screen, so I can't get it. Now I know it's a raspberry pi screen, and there's a ton if I look for one. thanks, gonna do this mod soon(tm)
Search for Elecrow 5 inch Touchscreen on Aliexpress. I also used some 90 degree angled HDMI converters from Ugreen to get the video input inside the case.
Someone has a problem, when you enter the game, the statistics window moves half to the first monitor??? Maybe there is a solution to fix the statistics window on the display?i have 1024x480
when you boot it up, will it automatically display the cam software? or you will have to manually do it everytime? im trying to do the same project but with a h710i.
Does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether these low resolution screens effect performance? I just want to run a monitor, no video or anything like that. Preferably Aida64 as the monitor software.
@@CraftyDoctor I play on both Console and PC...Ever since I built my own PC I've been addicted to PC Builds ....I find your channel interesting..Especially when you disassembled your Xbox One X to put on fresh thermal paste...
yoo i downloaded the nzxt cam software but it really does not look like the one you have... are there any different versions? or how can i set the theme in that software?
I started with hiding the taskbar and the clock on the system tray after the release of windows 11. I then got tired of not being able to see the time so I started to look for a clock to mount above my monitor. At the same time my aio started heating up, turns out it was dirty and ended up cleaning it. Now I want an external display to see the time (never bought a clock) and the temps of my system. I think it’s funny how hiding the taskbar all led me here lol
Very nice build, but it looks like you were over thinking it mate. Looking back now I'm sure you notice some things that worked and some things that didn't work very well.
I know they make USB to HDMI converters for laptops, but do they make HDMI to USB converters? That would allow you to plug the HDMI into the USB header adapter without having to run the HDMI cable out the back of the case
I found some articles on IoT forums that seems to indicate usb headers don't interface with the GPU, so while you may be able to make a physical adapter, the computer won't recognize the input.
Why not just use the drebble idk how to spell it, cut it such that there is still a bit access towards the lines and sand/file it, easy. And no mistakes
Me: (Absolutely never gonna try) Interesting!
nice overused meme
Same😂
In my opinion the hardest part is cutting a hole and hoping it comes out squared lol
Instead of cutting the case at 22:55 you could just have flipped the lcd screen upside down so the cables come out from the other side!
Then inside windows set the lcd screen to portrait (inverted).
Renan Lira glad I’m not the only one who realised 😂
Or he could have used angled connectors
@@JoeKolo same xD
On these cheap LCDs the viewing angles don't work that way. You'll get a way worse picture quality with a flipped LCD.
@@JanJanJanJanJanJanJanJanJan2 thats right
Super late on this but when you're ready to mount the LCD to the tape don't remove all the protective plastic from the tape. Only peel 2-4mm of the plastic from 1 end of each strip and fold it aside so it hangs over the edge past the LCD. This will be enough to hold the LCD screen in place and make it much easier to get it aligned. Once you're happy with the position pull the backing plastic away and press the LCD in place.
It's harder to describe than it is to do and it makes a fussy procedure much less intimidating.
Oh that is a fantastic idea, my dude! Like a hospital corner when making your bed. Then just pull it out sideways when you have it aligned. I was gonna try this and that is a sweet idea.
Great idea!
WoW beautiful, it looks amazing! Kinda feels like that side panel was made for it too. Anyway spot on job! Truly fantastic.
Thanks Alex
For the LCD USB couldn't you use a 90 degree converter for that too?
i would have used another on the back for the hdmi. it looks wrong to me.
9years ago this was the dream back in the windows media center days ..
I'd suggest leaving some margin around the edge when cutting and drilling - come back with a file and sandpaper to get a more precise finish
Thanks very much for showing how to do usb feed inside and out of sight. Cleans up install. If only I could figure out how to hide HDMI feed also. Best I can do my case has pull relief on right side cover. Cutting slot there and running HDMI cable back inside case is best I have figured so far.
Yeah I know it’s annoying with the GPU connection.
This is better than Jayz's video. Awesome tutorial! Thank you very much for showing the whole process.
Thanks Alexander that means a lot, I did see Jayz’s video as well. It is frustrating some times as I made this video a while ago.
@@CraftyDoctor i would have liked to see the software side of things here. Installing it depends so much on the case etc. But a real tutorial for setting up the screen and the software would be more needed in my opinion.
@@CraftyDoctor Your video is far more DIY then his. This is an awesome tut for anyone who owns tools and knows how to use them. This is far better than Jayz video but far harder to do. Most people in apartments will not have a dremel and most definitely not a vise.
I've done this for my last 2 builds, it turned out PERFECT on both of them!
Thanks Lucas
This might be a stupid question as these screens display at such a low resolution, but do they effect performance at all? I want to do this to monitor my hardware, that’s all.
Thought I was listening to a weather forecast. Great build, thanks for sharing.
Haha
Instead of drilling one of the case brackets for the hdmi you could reuse the bracket from the usb board you got since its big enough to pass the hdmi cable
Im so glad i wasnt the only one who thought this
im so sad for am the only one who can't undersant that guys what is talking about.
2 years later im using this tutorial, thank you very much
We are waiting more PC Case Modification , Cool design😄
I watched entire video and i don't even own this case. Great vid!
Brilliant, just one question: why don’t you use a usb3 to HDMI converter instead of this cable going outside of the case?
porchet Pierre-Alexandre oh. I didn’t know you could do that. Would it still connect to the gpu. Or would it connect to the motherboard
hmmm. can you realy do that?
@@americahaws8610 it would be connected (physically) to the motherboard but I don't think the data would come from the GPU, any it my be better for gaming, it will make less load on the GPU (except if you're crazy enough to game on this screen ;) )
porchet Pierre-Alexandre when I build my pc im totally going to do this. Thanks so much ( no way I’m gaming on that lol)
Nice, needs a frame around the outside to cover the rough edges. Like a black frame that overlaps the screen just a tad
I thought so too. Actually, if he had a screen with a border like that, he could have just made the hole a little smaller, so the screen stands out much cleaner
NZXT next product releases H510 extreme with 5''LCD
Thanks for this, proof of concept for me, considered doing this while also making a PSU window, now I can really see how it will work out
im in a corsair 465x would you think its risky cuse i cant pop the front shroud out ?
I wouldn’t say it’s risky it just going to be more awkward to fit the LCD
@@CraftyDoctor yeh thnx for cool tutorial tho
I wish some Branded PC Case Manufacturer can give use Casing with LCD and Tempered Glass with LCD
how do you get the display to fit your screen so perfect? i cannot resize cam
can you use Motherboard HDMI for screen? My grafix card hdmi taken up to TV sconection
Great video and sick mod!
Hey thanks
How i can use bigger one but being externally on the disk as a second screen showing same states too ?
Just hdmi and usb ?
i have a ultrawide monitor 3440x1440 and addin this lcd panel..i will have a decrease on the èrformance/fps? thanks
Great video and have followed although the HDMI you are using is 270 degree not a 90 degree. Not an issue just sent back the 90 to amazon and re ordered a 270. Brill video. Cheers
how can i get some skins for a display like this ? like a sensor panel ?
perfectly usless, looks super good. I need this.
Haha indeed
Instead of cutting the backplate cover at 23:46 you could just have router the USB cable through the hole up on the vertical mounting for the graphics card...
Id love if you could show us the software you use on the lcd, i have cam but it does not line up properly, also every time you turn on off the screen did you have to reopen a new video file on it?
you should have a look at rainmeter , i think thats whats been used here but not 100%
EDIT: he did state it was the NZXT software he uses. But really have a look at rainmeter
he just uses it as a third monitor. the pc detects it as monitor its simple
How do you size nzxt can to fit the screen correctly ?
Would a mobo usb header be able of charging a 7" IPS screen and a RPI 3 b plus ?
Can you do a video on using the software to display the pc temps and fan speeds
Need the Name of the software
@@pastill9724 nzxt cam
Congrats by your video. It´s amazyng ! What app/program do you use to put this clocks on the monitor ?
Thanks - The software is CAM by NZXT
@@CraftyDoctor any cost?
Great video man. So well explained and demonstrated. Instant sub!
Thanks GForce2887
Buenisimo, no veo que programa usas para los datos de Stat
So i put a 7 inch mini LCD screen in my pc because i saw it on youtube, looked really cool. but once i got it installed and plugged into the HDMI windows defaults my desktop to the little screen and i cant use my big monitor...cant figure out how to tell windows that my big monitor is my MAIN monitor and the little 7 inch one is #2 it just refuses to work no matter what i try...anyone know what to do here? the only thing ive been able to do is "duplicate screens" which is useless because i need the 7 inch for displaying cpu/gpu temps ect ect. im 6 hrs of effort into it and nothing seems to work
Its amazing idea thanks for video but i want to ask you that make a video for which software are u using for all these monitorings
24:56 anyone else notice that the left cut ist square?
oooof
sir i want to ask, please reply.. from that waveshare lcd, can it run 60fps video on that little screen? thx
Being one of the few people who might actually try this out of quarantine boredom, could you put a link to a case to hold the lcd screen because I don't want to drill into my PC case. Even if i was fine with it, i don't even have a dremel, drill, or pop rivet thing.
Edit: Glad to see I wasn't the only one recommended this video recently.
Hey - If you look in the description there is a link to the screen - Waveshare 5" the screen comes with a outer mounting case which you can use to mount the LCD.
Thanks for the tutorial and it looks great in the case, really tidy job. Have the same case just a slightly different version with the front glass panel. Can I ask how you was able to display the NZXT cam software on your 5" screen. Cheers 👍
Hey Thanks - When the 5” screen is connected to the Graphics Card the PC just sees it as another screen in the same way as it would if you had a full size screen added and plugged in. So you just open the NZXT software and drag it onto the smaller screen (and maximise it if that’s how you want it to look)
@@CraftyDoctor Cheers. Thanks for that mate.
Hello,how if like thermaltake view 51 casing ,where you would suggest to put the raspberry lcd?
The thermaltake 51 has a complete glass side so there is no where to hide the cabling, but if I was using that case I would probably make a custom mount so it hides the cables and sits flush against the glass inside
Looking into doin something similar, have the same case but not sure I'm brave enough to go this route
Hey do you think I could make the cuts without removing that metal side piece? I'm doing a fresh build and have already bought the screen for this mod
Same. Think you can but removing it makes for a more operatable surface. (see its 6months ago) how did you do?
@@arjanbaken2225 so I learned alot. Overall it went pretty well what I would recommend is even though you measure the screen size you have to add a few mm for the bottom ribbon cable for the screen to completely push through then I used super glue for the 4 bolt tabs and super glued it on the inside
Where did you get the frame for the display?
pretty nice. been meaning to do this mod for quite a while, but I don't know what to call that little screen, so I can't get it. Now I know it's a raspberry pi screen, and there's a ton if I look for one. thanks, gonna do this mod soon(tm)
Good luck Josua
Search for Elecrow 5 inch Touchscreen on Aliexpress. I also used some 90 degree angled HDMI converters from Ugreen to get the video input inside the case.
link to the fan header with 2 usbs?
Someone has a problem, when you enter the game, the statistics window moves half to the first monitor??? Maybe there is a solution to fix the statistics window on the display?i have 1024x480
can I use old mobile display screen for this project???
when you boot it up, will it automatically display the cam software? or you will have to manually do it everytime?
im trying to do the same project but with a h710i.
Mine comes on every time unless it updates then it moves screens
Mind if I ask, do you have a link for an internal power supply? I prefer it to an external usb connection.
Or alternatively, could I power the screen directly from the motherboard using a 9 pin to micro usb connector?
Does anyone have a definitive answer as to whether these low resolution screens effect performance? I just want to run a monitor, no video or anything like that. Preferably Aida64 as the monitor software.
can you cut off the mounting tabs in the corners of the LCD?
Yes they don’t serve any purpose except for mounting
Does it turn off with the pc or does it display no signal?
Yep it turns off with PC
@@CraftyDoctor and that's because you hooked it to the internal usb header instead of a usb at the back? Or its a built in function in display?
Amd it’s using the graphics card output so it’s just like having a third screen
Could have done with also showing how you get the screen to display what you want.
Thanks Nozyspy - yeah I was thinking of doing a follow up video showing the software but never got around to it, sorry.
Nice Job....I enjoyed watching it from start to finish.
Thanks, wasn’t sure if console players would find it of interest.
@@CraftyDoctor I play on both Console and PC...Ever since I built my own PC I've been addicted to PC Builds ....I find your channel interesting..Especially when you disassembled your Xbox One X to put on fresh thermal paste...
WhY not use 90 inch hdmi x2 with Graphics card?
okay thanks for the vid but one question can i put an phone screen insted like oled one or super amoled thanks
If you can find one with a HDMI I out then I do not see why not.
yoo i downloaded the nzxt cam software but it really does not look like the one you have... are there any different versions? or how can i set the theme in that software?
ok nevermind i guess there is a new versin out...
which app do you use it to show the full details ?
Hey Fahad, I use CAM software (NZXT)
That’s such a clean look. I love it. Thank you for posting.
Thanks Duy Dao
should have used touch screen with usb, there was a spare inside
Would a 7 inch screen fit there as well? i have the same case
29:59 "everyone should have a nice clean hole"
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I started with hiding the taskbar and the clock on the system tray after the release of windows 11. I then got tired of not being able to see the time so I started to look for a clock to mount above my monitor. At the same time my aio started heating up, turns out it was dirty and ended up cleaning it. Now I want an external display to see the time (never bought a clock) and the temps of my system. I think it’s funny how hiding the taskbar all led me here lol
Awwwww, that widdle guy in the computer case is cute like you!!!
Haha 😂 well I’ve been called lots of things in my life but never cute.
Making a custom micro USB to 5v MB header connector will make the LCD turn on and off with PC power.
You got a new sub. Enjoyed watching buddy! :)
Great stuff Mikey Henry - Thanks for the sub
Good detailed video. Keep up the good work
If use tft car parking monitor still work?
how can you set NZXT cam 's display like that? why mine is different
nzxt has updated cam so it no longer has full screen mode
@CraftyDoctor can I use a h510 elite or does it have to be this case
Should work with either, about to do this on my 510i and its the same towards the bottom of the case
does this affect the performance, ans is this okay for 16 gigs setup ?
How to program the lcd to see the measurements?
how did you get nzxt cam to fit full screen
NZXT software fits full screen on that screen because the LCD is low resolution.
Thank you so much for your great idea i will try one for my desktop computer .
dope video thanks for taking the time to make it
Thanks Angelo.
Çok güzel olmuş. emek veren beğeniyi hakediyor.
Hey 👋 thanks
Nicely Done Sir !!
Thanks Ron
cual es el nombre del programa 0:20?
The software I used for this video is NZXT Cam software.
Excellent Video. Top shelf
Thanks Bronco
saving this for later!
yap did the same...
7 month ago tho, did u tried it yet ?
@@raphaelmc2530 did you try it?
@@JJ-rl3zm no still didnt
It is a must to use a usb 2.0 internal?
As long as the usb can supply enough power to the screen then you can use any usb that is suitable
can use a vacuum while drilling too 👍🏼
hi bud what a great vid well illustrated thank you for sharing, (yes l will be check the links for the bits)
Thank you Bunny Love
Very nice build, but it looks like you were over thinking it mate. Looking back now I'm sure you notice some things that worked and some things that didn't work very well.
What software did you use for showing hw info on that screen?
NZXT Cam, I'd recommend using something else tho since it's not that great, it just looks good.
Wouldn't it be easier to take the tabs off with cutters?
I know they make USB to HDMI converters for laptops, but do they make HDMI to USB converters? That would allow you to plug the HDMI into the USB header adapter without having to run the HDMI cable out the back of the case
David Maloney have you found an answer for this?
I found some articles on IoT forums that seems to indicate usb headers don't interface with the GPU, so while you may be able to make a physical adapter, the computer won't recognize the input.
Not possible.
Why dont u just rotate the screen than rotate the os? Instead of cutting the case even further
So fun to watch...
...knowing that I will never do it.
😂
I still don't understand how you got the CPU and GPU stats to be on the screen
Nzxt Cam software
Hey ! just seeing this vid but i can't found the version of cam you use. Did you know the number of the version ? Great video btw !
Hey Thanks - the cam version is 3.7.8
Fantastic video, thanks a million!
Thanks Mi55ion
Do you think the 7 inch will fit in there?
Hi CoZme - No it’s quite close with the 5”
I think I’ll just stick it outside I don’t have any tools that u use and they are too expensive to just use it once
I have the same build as you. You should buy a anime figure that is sleeping in your pc it’s really cool
this is amazingly well done
Thank you Kevin - That means a lot.
Why not just use the drebble idk how to spell it, cut it such that there is still a bit access towards the lines and sand/file it, easy. And no mistakes
hi what program do you use for the temperature to show exactly?
Hey - I used CAM software that NZXT supply for use with there hardware.
@@CraftyDoctor danke