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Mini Display as a Sensor Panel (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by t_berium@lemmy.world to c/pcmasterrace@lemmy.world
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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a small display (no more than 9 cm tall, preferably widescreen) that I can place under my monitor. I’d like to use Rainmeter to display sensor data from my PC on it. It shouldn’t require any special software; ideally, Windows should simply recognize and treat it as an additional monitor. Ideally, the ports would be on the back of the screen. A stand would also be great. While there’s a pretty large selection on Amazon, some of it is really unhelpful, even if you comb through the reviews. Does anyone have any tips for me?

Short version:

  • Preferably widescreen, but definitely no more than 9 cm tall
  • No software required for setup or operation
  • Recognized as a regular monitor
  • Ports on the back, if possible

Thanks in advance for your help!

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[–] t_berium@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Just in case someone is looking for something similar: I got the Lian Li 8.8" Universal Screen and am really happy with it. You will have to install the Lian Li software to get it to be recognized as an additional screen (and to turn of the LED, too). After that you won't have to use it again and can build your own sensor panel in AIDA. Be aware though that the screen does not like USB Extension Cables. I'm using it connected to my active USB hub and it works well now. The stand could be a bit more stable, but otherwise it's great!