Other Common Hardware Question Stickies?

[Kmpkt]

I've been thinking it would be really great to have a common components sticky or two in the relevant forums for really frequent questions like "which AC-DC adapter should I buy for wattage X" or "which low profile CPU cooler will fit case Y", and so forth. I know we have the Wiki, but this information is rarely updated and I'm of the mind that most forumgoers don't even know it exists.

I'd personally like to see:

- CPU coolers in rank order of height
- GPUs in rank order of length
- AC-DC and DC-DC PSU options

I'd be happy to maintain one or two of these threads as I'm sure a few other more active members would. Anyone care to comment?

 

[jeshikat]

The forum supports Google Sheets embeds:

 

[cmyk78]

@Aibohphobia it's broken on mobile.

 

[EdZ]

Appears to work on Android (7.1.1).

 

[cmyk78]

I'm on IOS

 

[jeshikat]

Yeah, my iPhone doesn't want to scroll the table horizontally. Don't think we can do much about it though since it's just an embed.

 

[3lfk1ng]

Anyone looking for a new monitor?

 

[Kmpkt]

If you can find me a 1080p monitor that is 11.3" or less in height all in (gaming appropriate < 5ms refresh as well please), I'll be your new best friend. I want one that will fit inside the lid of the Nanuk 935, but everyone feels the need to put a stupid fat bottom bezel with their big gaudy logo on in : /

I have thought about debezeling and I know you (Drew) did a pretty substantial thread on debezeling on another site, just not totally committed to the idea yet.

Also back on topic, even a sticky with Wiki links and updated content would be awesome.

 

[3lfk1ng]

You could always use an iPad panel and pair it to DP. Apparently they can be purchased for ~$50-70.
http://emerythacks.blogspot.co.il/2013/04/connecting-ipad-retina-lcd-to-pc.html

The best part is no additional power is needed- it's powered by the DP connector.

At Cooler Master's CES suite, they modded a Cooler Master Elite 110 to have a built in iPad panel that was being used as a display.
With this mod, the touch functionality no longer works but it was a very crisp looking display.

Regarding my old debezel guide, I had completely forgot about that! Funny how long that stuff lasts on the net, haha

 

[Kmpkt]

I've thought about doing the iPad Panel thing, I was just thinking it'd be nice to have the largest panel possible given the vertical constraint of 11.3".

 

[ricochet]

I've been thinking it would be really great to have a common components sticky or two in the relevant forums for really frequent questions like "which AC-DC adapter should I buy for wattage X" or "which low profile CPU cooler will fit case Y", and so forth. I know we have the Wiki, but this information is rarely updated and I'm of the mind that most forumgoers don't even know it exists.

I'd personally like to see:

- CPU coolers in rank order of height
- GPUs in rank order of length
- AC-DC and DC-DC PSU options

I'd be happy to maintain one or two of these threads as I'm sure a few other more active members would. Anyone care to comment?

Very good idea... breathing rocks like me need all the help we can get get!

 

[ricochet]

I've thought about doing the iPad Panel thing, I was just thinking it'd be nice to have the largest panel possible given the vertical constraint of 11.3".

Just shave off a side of a iPad Pro 12.9" :-p

 

[EdZ]

I've thought about doing the iPad Panel thing, I was just thinking it'd be nice to have the largest panel possible given the vertical constraint of 11.3".

A 16:9 panel with a vertical constraint of 11.3" would be a '23"' monitor. Without even having to mod a laptop panel there are plenty of <23" desktop displays available (e.g. SE2216H) that should fit.

 

[Kmpkt]

A 16:9 panel with a vertical constraint of 11.3" would be a '23"' monitor. Without even having to mod a laptop panel there are plenty of <23" desktop displays available (e.g. SE2216H) that should fit.

Yeah, but again, they add bezels to the point that the thinnest commercial 1080p display I've been able to find is 11.75"

 

[EdZ]

How about the Hannspree HL 207 DPB, which is listed as 277.8mm (10.9") tall.

 

[Ceros_X]

Stop messing with monitors and look at laptop panels. #nobezels

You might have trouble finding a big enough one to fill all the room.

 

[Kmpkt]

How about the Hannspree HL 207 DPB, which is listed as 277.8mm (10.9") tall.

<3 <3 <3

 

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http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-25UM58-P-ultrawide-monitor

Screen Size Class (diagonal) 25"
Panel Type IPS
Resolution 2560 x 1080
Without Stand (WxH) 24"x 2.2" x 11.3"

 

[Kmpkt]

I found that widescreen already but its too long unfortunately - the case lid is like 21" long. That would have been perfect otherwise and I love LG displays. The reason I'm so tied to the case is that is the max dimensions for airline carry-on.

 

[Ceros_X]

Need to switch to a briefcase sized computer that way you can still carry on clothes and put the PC under your seat :V