The guide was a great help for me, and honestly the installation is super simple once you get the LCD disassembled. (Also shout-outs to Philips to providing me the service guide for the wiring diagram so I didn't have to use the provided power board. I'm still waiting on getting two 12-19v step ups so I can use my power supply directly though). Thanks again for the guides and links to everything man!
Please don’t be an April Fool’s joke, please don’t be an April Fool’s joke, please don’t be an April Fool’s joke.... Edit: It’s not an April Fool’s joke! Yey!
I can see the progression from clicking on the video to...HOLY SHIET this is REAL! My first video was exactly 2 years ago to the day so this was absolutely intentional.
ImmodderNation Oh, alright, makes sense now. I was expecting an April Fool’s joke until I reached the middle and realized it wasn’t. Thanks for putting the diagram for connecting the power, as someone who has absolutely no idea how to connect things in a pcb, that helps a lot.
Completed my first attempt with AOC USB monitor which made things very simple. Added an NZXT internal USB hub which allowed for two internal USB type A connections for the AOC included USB cable. Also used a molex to 12v 5.5mm x 2.1mm plug which fits perfectly to the LED strip. Both of these connectors make for easy on/off of the side panel when needed. Added a molex to power toggle switch in between so I can turn off the LED strip when not it use. My case doesn't have the water cooling hole like yours so I will need to mod the case with a step drill bit in some discreet location. Installed in a Corsair 4000X white case and made a white motherboard shield for my Asus ROG B450-F. One little screw up. I cut the LED strips and placed on the glass screen but when I went to solder the wires to connect the strips together I somehow splattered a small drop of solder onto the LCD screen and damaged the pixels where it landed. Now I have a permanent spot where pixels don't light. Oh well. Will live with it for now.
@@maler84299 months late. But yes. If you got a portable monitor that does power and display via USB-C and your computer also has a usb-c port that does the same, you'd be all set. Most motherboards don't have this but you could power the portable monitor from a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 or Gen 1 for power and then USB-C to display port or HDMI to HDMI on your video card. It's what I'm planning to do to so I don't have to do any soldering for the power
Do you have a video or something because I really would like to see this Edit: after some digging around I saw your video on it, what monitor did you use?
I just completed this mod with 1908FPt monitor, great guide! BTW if anyone else is using 1908FPt, I connected the power with pins 3 and 5 (red+ and yellow-).
If your PSU is smoking you connected something wrong. Your released the smoke, the very thing that makes your PSU work properly. I cannot stress enough, your situation may be different than other people's. Test out your equipment first.
ImmodderNation I hooked my lcd to another known good lcd board to my old psu and it works fine, I’ve done this mod before on a view sonic and that board still works. I tested my monitor that I got off eBay today(1908fp) and it did work, then when I was figuring out the wiring with the multimeter it didn’t work. Going to this comment looked good because I have the same monitor so I tried red and yellow and I get heat from my psu and a nice smell. Idk what to do with the dell board so for now I’ll use my view sonic.
I wish I would have seen your vid about 2 months ago! At first I thought I was going crazy bc my Snowblind S was so dark, came with no software, came with no preset settings, etc... Excellent DIY
iBuyPower dropping the ball. Really all you need is Rainmeter, Wallpaper Engine, and VLC media player. iBuyPower should have given you a code for Wallpaper Engine if you purchased it from them.
@@ImmodderNation Got my SbS at Best Buy, but Ive already purchased the Steam WPE for ~$4. I also alrdy DLd Rainmeter and I like the guages which show system performance levels. But I cannot get the iBuypower included Animations to fill the entire space/screen on the Snowblind LCD. And it doesnt seem to be the resolution. Any ideas? I can send pics of what exactly it looks like. I have yet to try VLC Media Player software but Ill prob check into that next. Thanks for your response!
The fact that you said "You've been waiting 2 years for..." Made me go "Holy crap, it's been a LONG time since I did that mod lol Good stuff dude, I still want to do a follow up mod to mine, with a few upgrades of my own :-) i'll be interested to see what you come up with for a saleable version Now you see why I started with a white case? :-P Good tips about the boosting of contrast and saturation. That's especially helpful with non-IPS monitors. VLC + Rainmeter is exactly how I drove mine the whole time. Was fun to overlay the hardware usage/temperature stats right over the component
I'm surprised iBuyPower didn't come to you and say "Hey can we copy that mod you did in 2013?" Almost 6 years, Chris, can you believe it? Now tens of thousands of people own the thing that you started. Really I should have started with one of those CaseLabs cases where the motherboard tray is a single piece of white metal with holes for cable management and nothing else. The good thing about Nvidia Control Panel is that you can change the settings for individual monitors without affecting all of them. iBuyPower doesn't use Rainmeter anymore because the newer versions don't support video. Thanks for always being there when I had questions, Chris.
@@ImmodderNation Well, ultimately iBuyPower could have easily burried me even if I had said no, or wanted monetary compensation for my idea anyway, so I'm not that surprised. They claimed they didn't see my mod until after they started searching around for patents on it online, but whether that's accurate or them trying to lay claim to it being their original idea, I don't know :-) No problem on the answers, I've always maintained that one of the things I enjoy about this hobby is helping others and encouraging the expansion of ideas. I think your v2.0 is much better than my original (I like your acrylic tab mounting, one of the issues with mine is similar with the sag, but I was more concerned about panel flex cracking my screen, which may be unfounded). If you want to bounce ideas around if you do get to do the retail version I'd be more than happy :)
That's the problem with corporate lawyers. They can bleed you dry in court fees until you give in. I don't think IBP would use bullying tactics but they absolutely could. My research shows that they don't have a patent on the name Snowblind and they don't have a patent on LCD displays inside of computer cases, but I still need to check that with a patent lawyer.
@@ImmodderNation So many people told me I should have patened that when I did it, but ... patents are not free, and for something that I wasn't planning on personally selling, the only way I woul d have been able to recover any cost would have been by licensing it, or sueing someone who tried to use it, and I didn't have the money for the latter, or willingness to drop the money on the former... But, I'm not sure they can have a US patent for it anymore, since I made it public both in a digital publication, it was also printed in a magazine, and in use. So it's possible they didn't try to patent it because of that. And certainly I wouldn't wouldn't be able to be pateneted now due to IBP having already been offering it for sale. But I'm not a patent lawyer, so maybe there are ways around it, idk lol
Not bad. Really clean DIY. Instead of a switch on the back for the lights, I used an IR blaster so I can turn my led lights off in a distance. Those extra pieces on the aio sleeve are for the other end of the tube, also the aio would look good white. The silver corsair plate on the aio should be removable for painting or maybe vinyl wrapping. Also maybe a white exhaust fan as well. All in all clean set up.
Yeah I could go all white, I just decided it was too much work to get my point across. Also, you caught my AIO joke. You can see in the video that I installed them on the sleeves. It's because I didn't read the instructions 😉
Hey @ImmodderNation , I wanted to thank you for your videos. I just finished my LCD panel (it cost me like 12 buck) and result is pretty neat :D I still have to find better led to put behind tho
Just found you. Just subbed. First video watched. This is fooookin awesome! Plus... I’ve been looking for a white motherboard too... I’m going to ravage your content. Thanks bro!
Thank you so much for the update. I loved the first video and have been scouring ye ole inter-webs for all the info I can get, because I'm set to do this by the end of this month and want to be prepared.
@@ImmodderNation Chris I noticed that you linked Supernight LEDs in the first vid and Hitlight High Density in the second. Did you use both strips and if so does the high density make a difference? I know Modsquido (the other Chris) mentioned using high density strips.
I used Double LED strip for the first video and Hitlights for all videos after that. The high density absolutely makes a difference but its also the cool white light. Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/GhqppH--B1I/видео.html
Hey bud just offering another option in the event you would like to try a different route. I found that the wiring diagram can be hit or miss with the different variants of LCD displays thus taking a different route. If you can get the model number to the LCD display you can source an LCD controller board with features that include brightness adjustment display rotation and HDMI output while using a standard barrel plug wired to molex PSU. Here is the link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9NJ2NR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for about 30 usd it makes this extremely easy for any novice. I put together my Arctic (Snowblind) case over a year ago and once completed honestly packed it away and haven't touched it since. The entire process was extremely simple about 4 hours in total after planning and research. The build is very clean and looks like an off the shelf product with no visible cables or notice of any custom modification besides the LCD screen. The base was build on a Corsair Carbide 275R no painting outside of the tempered glass. I've build and sold a total of 16 of the display/case for locals and in over a year have not had any returns or complaints. Cases used Lian Li Alpha 330 & 550, Corsair Carbide r275, Corsair x465 to name a few. Heres a link to my first attempt a year ago, sorry for the audio and plastic film still on the tempered glass ruclips.net/video/nOhwozoVvvo/видео.html I am about sharing knowledge not monetizing so any help I can provide feel free to ask.
@@kinginanorth so I got everything prepared and I tried to set it up but I got lost in which wire to connect to my molex connector😅😅and I start to smell burnt wire😅😅pls help
Good. Ibuypower didnt want to sell it? we will make it. I want to do this on a Thermaltake the tower 900 on all three glass panels. This is gonna be a long project.
Had everything perfect had completely dissembled. Mounted on inside cover. Had boards exposed and plugged in, my wife yelled at the dog and he rushed by the table I had it running on. Everything shorted out and was completely deatroyed. Oh well, at least I got the monitor for free. Didn't spend a single dollar on this project so not super salty. I'll try again soon. Next time I'm going to get a 19' lottery machine screen. They're 1:1 ratio and you can buy them cheap from China. Looking to fill my 570x tempered glass panel and have the screen flush horizontally. Well see how it goes. Hands down coolest mod for PC you can own.
@@ImmodderNation yes haha, chocolate lab named Bruce. I had everything away from the edges on the table, so I think it was some freak accident with his leash or something.
Great job! Cover the HDs with a simple folded paper and put it with small double sided tape. That’s what I did with my mod, cover the HDs and graphic card with paper or thin plastic and small branding printed on them. Running mine with raspberry pi with SATA to MOLEX adapter for 12v LED and 5v to raspberry pi and screen. 👍🏻
I mean I could go for complete whiteout but I'm happy with it the way it is. Great work with the raspberry Pi, although don't know how you connected the ribbon cable of the LCD to the Pi.
ImmodderNation I got the hdmi to dvi adapter just powered the pi and lcd screen with the 5v molex si it will boot at the same time as pc. Running VNC from pc to add videos and access the pi without opening the case.
Chris, Excellent work on Snowblind part 2! I'd love to add an LCD to my Corsair 900D. Whenever you're setup and ready, please add me to the your list. Thanks much!!
@@ImmodderNation haha sorry i made you lose 1 month later! rules are rules :p great video overall tho! wish the demand was bigger for this kinda stuff so it could be more affordable and accessible
It's niche stuff so it's going to be pricey. You gotta pay to play. People are paying the same amount of money for an RTX 3070 as a PS5, but neither are readily available.
Using acrylic panels was a cool idea, I used 22 gauge steel. My question is, why put the cable holes in the same place as the case holes? You have a blank slate, cut the cable holes to give a nice, straight route for the cables and cut the holes in case to match. Put my steel between MB and front of case to #1: Cover up case holes and let me put my cables where 'I' want them. #2: Cover stampings in case that stiffen it. #3: Give me a place to hang my 7" sensor panel in portrait mode. (I'm a few decades behind you in skill level + imagination). Great video!!!
Hey Tommy. Thanks for the comment. There is a motherboard tray behind the acrylic that limits where the cables can pass through. I would have to cut the tray completely and that's cold rolled steel. Not something easy for a Dremel or even tin snips. I could have cut the holes smaller for the connectors I suppose but that wasn't my concern when I was making it. I may do a video on my version of the hardware monitor display as well. Many more videos going up before that.
@@ImmodderNation I decided to switch to acrylic for it's non conductivity and less probability of abrading wires that pass through it. I wasn't suggesting removal of a large portion of the sheet that the MB attaches to, but simply marking the location of connectors and using a hole saw and/or Dremel to cut access holes that line up with them in the 'back plate' and acrylic. As far as cold rolled steel goes, it's very thin and cuts like butter.
I'm building from scratch and have a 'naked' case which makes it much easier than you working with a loaded case with components in place and cable management done. No need to worry about metal shavings etc. getting where they may cause a short or nicking a cable while drilling or cutting. So I understand what you did and why you did it that way. The Snowblind aspect shows great improvement and possibilities. Keep up the great work.
...light guide with grids?? No need for that... Just use an IPS panel and make your own "light guide" plate out of thin acrylic plate. sand the top and one of the sides and use the light strips directly on the clean side (not sanded). This is so the light will go through the plate, and make the monitor appear brighter. Also set the digital vibrance up. If the monitor has its own settings.. turn everything like sharpen etc off. You will still want a white or silver background as much as possible. Eitherways.. the monitor will manage to push colors and details much better over dark objects than before. For those who saw this mod on my channel, sorry for not making a guide on this, never found the time.. and I kinda lost interest for this mod, as it kinda made the watercooling eye candy look less good. Great guides you have on this mod, really well explained!
I have noticed that the light guide with a dot pattern does produce noticeably better contrast. The type of acrylic I used for the light guide is extruded, which is not ideal for light diffusion. I'll have to check out your channel, thanks for the suggestions and for watching my videos.
hello, so are you dealt with the "legal issues" to be able to sell LCDs side panels? I have a ThermalTake The Tower 900 and no time to do it mi self, so ... are you able to deliver and sell it "cheap" ?
Looking to do this mod for a class. If my pc already has built-in led strips, what do the 12v and ground wire for the molex connect to? I see your are connected to your LED strips, but I won't be needing that. I assume the 12V and ground just would not be used?
chris liked my first go at this mod. (vid on my channel) and funny thing... just yesterday i was thinking of redoing it for a lot of the same reasons chris had to make this new version! weird! thanks again chris and other chris not present!
Buddy, all you need for a light guide is a laser engraver (not even cutter). All the dots are, are slightly opaque indentions in the surface. Light passing through the surface will be refracted off into the panel from those dots. So go find someone (a makerspace perhaps?) with a laser cutter/engraver and see if you can't pull off your own light guide. Typically those guides use a logarithmic pattern - as you get further and further away from the light source the light gets weaker, so you need bigger/more/higher density spots to make up for that loss (that is if your goal is auniformly lit high quality display... I'd guess that it doesn't really change much for this kind of mod though). I've also been working on a LCD window mod, inspired by your success. However, I'm adding a unique twist to it, that might interest you, if you manage to commercialize the mod. A first prototype will eventually be up on builds.gg and I'm fairly certain I'd be the first one doing this, so it'd add to your unique selling point.
I think I have a much easier and cost effective solution than the laser engraver. Maker spaces are so expensive for just individual projects, but maybe I can strike a deal with them if my other solution doesn't work out. Thanks for the tip and let me know when your build goes up on build.gg
Wait so let’s say you have a bright gif on your lcd panel like a moving rainbow splash , wouldn’t black be the best suit for it .? And for black display pic like you have in the video white back ground fits it.? Or does the color not back inside .? Just wanted know some more I’m new to this .
I don't know what you're asking. Are you saying black and white is best because of high contrast? That is true. The white background created the contrast but also helps color show through.
What Video u playing on the LCD with that paint in water. I found an 12hr version but there is the background always Black and i think u have one with White Background in the Vid.
Thaank you oh and btw I am Building this right now as a project for School ( We have to do that in Switzerland when you finish school and i chose this as my Project.) do you Think this is a hard Project or not? oh and btw i have choosen the Corsair Carbide 270R case i think this one is also pretty good for this build because here it is relly hard to find the Core V31.... but Thanks any ways and i think your Vid will help me alot while building this. (sry if i have made some typos)
i just completed this mod and had a question. With mine I applied the LCD directly to my tempered glass side panel (don't worry its clear glass) and i'm having a weird oily rainbow effect. did this happen with acrylic? do you know of anyway to remove/reduce the effect? also forgot to add but mine isn't as see through as your's, its kinda blurry inside. i did remove the filter in the front of the screen and I used the same monitor as you did in the first video, any ideas?
Sounds like there's a gap between the LCD and the tempered glass. The blurriness might have something to do with an anti glare filter but you already said you removed it so I don't know what else.
How much clearance does the panel need when attached to the side of the case? Thinking of building one but my current case has a tight gap between the glass and side of the radiator.
This is an awesome mod. I wish i had the know-how to do something like this. I have 2 Dell 1907 monitors and a Corsair 200R case. Is this still viable? Or do I just need to be extremely careful?
As long as your case has a window, you can do this. It's still viable but require some modification to your case beyond the scope of this video. Be careful, as always, and good luck
So how would this look if you kept the original tempered glass instead of getting new acrylic? Also any tips on how to pick the right case? Would it be fair to say that if acrylic is required, a case with a simple tempered glass held by thumb screws would be what you need? Thanks in advance!
Tempered glass appears to be tinted darker from photos so it might not be as bright as clear acrylic. The iBuyPower Snowblind Element uses tempered glass but I don't know if it's different in any way. Non tempered glass cases are actually easier to work with because the components of the LCD are more likely to stick and having a border around the window makes it easier to hide electronics. See the iBuyPower Snowblind Element for example.
Yes, at least two. Some people have reported more depending upon how their monitor is wired. Unless you have a schematic of your monitor and you could read it, I recommend the "reverse bomb diffusal" method that I used.
I have a question. If I install this mod into a lower lighting pc case that isnt glaring with white, will the lcd screen still show up? And if it doesnt show up, will getting white led strips facing at the lcd screen from the sides help with this matter?
Greetings Alexander! Yes, the LCD will still show up but you won't be able to see it very well. In another video I explained how the LCD monitor works. The LCD needs very bright white lighting for it's backlight to be able to clearly show images since the monitor doesn't produce white color. White led strips will help illuminate the display, but I recommend shining them into the white case to reflect light back at the display from the inside. Good luck!👍
Do you think it'd be possible to do something like this on a case with a full glass side panel such as the deepcool matrexx 55 or would it be more worth my time to cut a new side panel from sheet metal and put a smaller window in that
Anything is possible. You could mount the support pieces to glass and the LCD would be sandwiched between the glass and another piece of acrylic. I prefer windows instead because it's easier to hide the electronics.
I recommend TFT LCD. Anything 5:4 ratio is ideal, but it depends upon the window you have in your case. I recommend Dell 19 series with DVI inputs but most any monitor can work. These monitors are usually plentiful and can be found for cheap. If you mess up a few times like I have, all you've lost is time, but you've gained knowledge and experience in the process. Good luck!
Hey man! Fantastic video, but had a quick question for you. When using the chims to lock the lcd panel with weld-on, how does that work? I understand they are attaching to the window, just oblivious to how it is securing the lcd in place.. Thanks for your time, and sorry if this is a dumb question.
Not a dumb question at all. So the LCD never comes in contact with weld on. If it did it would destroy it. The shims on the bottom hold up the LCD, the shims on the sides keep the LCD from moving left and right. On top there are two shelving pins that keep the assembly from falling over. I'm working on a new assembly for production of v3.0 so that may change.
For cases with an entire door made of glass, you have to tape off the parts of glass that aren't visible on the LCD. This is not as easy as it sounds. It's simple, but difficult to perform well and loop good.
Hey I have a Thermaltake Core X9 and would love to find an LCD panel big enough for the side panel on this beast! If you could help out with one of your mentioned kits, that'd be amazing! Or even links to inexpensive monitors that would cover what I am looking for! Thanks for reading, awesome job covering this really cool mod!
I have the Thermaltake level 20 VT and I thought about having transparent LCD window on the SIDE or TOP of the case. There is tempered glass on all sides of the case except the back. This is a fairly cheap case, but since I will be taking my watercooling OUTSIDE of the case, I will have more room inside for some cool effects like these.
@@ImmodderNation I probably will build my PC and WC loop first and then see if would be possible to do an LCD side panel. Do you still plan on making LCD kits?
@@ImmodderNation This thermaltake case is new (from this year). If you decide to make a kit for it (if demanded by many of the viewers), I'd probably buy one from you.
The answer is always "Carefully." 👍😉 Joking aside, it looks like your window is relatively "square" except for the clipped corners. Find a smaller monitor and use black electrical tape or vinyl to correct the aspect ratio on the glass.
I'm trying to diy a transparent lcd on side panel The old power comnector to the screen is lost and I was wondering if the screen can be powered threw the pc psu
@@ImmodderNation my screens backlight is similar to the dell 1908FP with white dots It's made out of a thick glass layer Should I use it or only use wide white led strips?
@@ImmodderNation on the screens board there are two +12v pins (two +5v but no pins). I don't know if I should buy a smaller board on aliexpress or use this one and how I need to power the screen :(
@@nouryyard I would try to use the video board that came with the monitor. That's why I use the reverse bmb defusal method of cutting wires. Figure out what are the minimal number of connections to get it to work.
Is it possible to do this and not be transparent and on the back panel instead of the side panel? Would the space between the cover and the mother board tray be enough room?
You just want a monitor mounted to the back panel of your case? Yeah, you could do that if you move the boards down below. Check your particular case for clearance issues just to be sure.
Yup basically all i want. I was thinking the same thing with the boards. Just not sure if enough room for the lcd between the panel and the mobo tray. But the real question i'd like answered is how would i do this so its not transparent? and lit up like a normal screen?
I would imagine take the boards and everything off until you're down to the LCD assembly. You can replace the fluorescent lights on the sides with LEDs like the ones I used. Run the cables outside the case to the wall outlet and video card connector.
so i'm having issues with the the wiring for the LCD video board, I've tried so many different combinations with the 5v and ground, and It just never seems to be enough juice for the lcd panel, the power switch blinks ever so lightly but not enough power to turn it on. Any suggestions?
@@ImmodderNation it works thanks! Now quick question, I took out the layer on the lcd screen, but when the monitor turns on I cant seem to see through it to make that transparency effect. Is there a another layer I'm suppose to take out?
Tseng Vang I’m having trouble connecting mine I’ve tried so many different combinations how did you get yours to work please help if you see this broski
I hope you've learned since this video that your radiator is too low, top of the reservoir on the rad has to be above the pump on the cooler (either side of the rad works, tubes can still go down to the bottom)
hi again! mmm have in it all withe inside, i had an idea!! looking at the led rgb funtion of my tower (not argb) with led button on the top, it would be a good try to use rgb strips instead of only white and fast to conect to the pannel directly with a pin, so i can use white for the screen and also change colors when i am not using the screen, do you think that it can be a good idea?¿?¿
Usually the best white colors are produced by dedicated cool white LED strips. You could try it with RGB LEDs but the strips I've purchased are not as bright and produce a bluish color. Feel free to try it out!
I will definantely do this mod on a corsair 88r i have lying arround, and paint the whole case white because it cost me like 20€ anyway so why not? thanks for these amazing videos!
Does your display still work? Its possible, but the LCD may not work out. You'll have to take it apart first. Also is this a laptop display or computer monitor?
Considering buying a snowblind 942 or a ibuypower bb953 which would you recommend they are both about $1600.00 on sale right now any input would be appreciated
One had the LCD Side panel and the other does not. Do you want the panel? I recommend getting the PC that has the specs you need for what you're doing, which is probably gaming.
These are the specs of each What’s a better value i7 8700 ,rtx 2080 1TB SSD 16gb ram or i7 8700k 1080ti 120gb SSD plus 1TB Hdd 16gb ram just trying to get an idea
The best value will be building your own system so you get to pick your own components. If the prices are the same, the first system is better if you're going to be gaming. You will benefit more from a 2080 than a 1080ti in gaming performance, you won't see a significant difference between the 8700 and 8700K (K overclocks higher, maybe a few FPS difference). 1 TB SSD will be superior to the 1 TB HDD in almost every way possible.
ImmodderNation thanks I come from console gaming and I understand that building it yourself is the way to go but I’ll most likely buy a pre built and get a warranty from Best Buy the build is $1629.00 right now only problem with pre build is the parts besides the processor and the GPU are going to be cheap brands
So I found both of the wires that power the monitor however I wired both the 12v and 5v connectors. However this did not work, Is it possible to have both the 12 and 5v connected or am I supposed to connect it to the 5v and the ground connector
First of all, get your voltmeter out and test those wires to confirm the voltages before you proceed. Secondly, my understanding is that you only need 5V to power the LCD, that's why portable monitors run on USB. I don't know the schematic so I can't tell you what's ground and what's not, you'll have to figure that out on your own.
@@RichardGreen1830 The problem I've found with laptop LCDs is the additional ribbon cable that goes over one of the corners. Might not be exclusive to every laptop LCD, just what I've seen.
I got a question id love to do this i have a corsair air my side panel is 13 x 15 with 19.75 diagonal can I just do a partial lcd cause I can't find an lcd that will work ugh
@@ImmodderNation yah fair enough hopefully I can figure it all out haha my side panel plastic needs replacement as well but since I'm getting a new gpu I figured I should give it some visual touches as well
@@ImmodderNation dvi port sorry lol I've been researching this for the last 6 hours im just looking to a way to make a super easy install whether USB monitor hdmi ports or dvi and my is it hard to find anything in 5:4 aspect these days
The biggest "square" monitor i've seen is 20". Might need some letterboxing. If you could, measure the dimensions of the window and respond here. Thanks Llama!
i ran in the same problem, (almost got the 900d obsidian) my idea on that is to buy one more of the sidepanels without window then grab an lcd that i like in the size and just cut out the right size, the side panels are compatible on both sides (atleast at the obsidian 900d) so you dont have to bother you to find the best fitting one, plus side, you can leave the 5,25" bays and hard drive bays covered,
That's a great idea, thank you. Corsair will probably sell me an extra panel as well and hopefully they work on both sides. Im hoping we don't have to take this route and we find an LCD that works for Llama.
@@ImmodderNation I'm back home tonight so I'll measure it out for you then :) I'm thinking about possible doing it myself as it might be cheaper (in Australia) but I do need help with finding the right materials though
I own a snowblind element case but cant figure out why the lcd is not working, even the ibuypower is not helping me, can u help me out to figure out the issue? would be greatfull to u mate
Could be bad LCD, could be something not connected. Confirm it's getting power, then confirm DVI cable is plugged in. Use Display settings in Windows 10 to confirm 3rd display. Still doesn't work, contact iBuyPower.
@@ImmodderNation first of all thanks alot for the fast response secondly a friend of mine gifted me this case and the lcd worked fine for him but when i received the case the lcd was not responding at all like it wasnt even turning on yes it is getting power as the molex connector for the lcd and led strips is the same, leds are lighting up but not lcd. The display port is connected just fine in windows display settings lcd is being detected and i can see the sepcs of the second display like resolution and hertz. In the last i didnt bought the case directly from ibuypower maybe thats why they r not responding to me at all
@@ImmodderNationi live in a far away country so thats not even an option for me. What if the problem lies in the display input circuit box? Once i comfirm that the circuit box is faulty is there a possibility i can get a custom input signal box made from other lcd parts?
Any type of flashing light can distract from the effect. Ideally you want a white backdrop with bright lights and no RGB for best results. If your white lighting is bright enough you may be able to drown out the RGB lighting
Thanx for reply , one last question I don't think you covered but Im worried about the clearance between PSU and drive bay when the panel is put BK on ,is it a tight fit ?
@@joehoughton11 that is going to vary on a case by case basis (quite literally, no pun intended 😅) at least measure your case with window to determine how much clearance you have before proceeding with the mod. If you add acrylic backing to the LCD for support that will need to be accounted for.
I’m start this mod I have it working but I want to solder a molex so I don’t have to plug it into the wall I bought one and some molex connectors what’s the best way to go about this without messing anything up I’m a noob I don’t want to start a fire lol
Remember that molex has 5V and 12v. 5v is red, 12v is yellow. I talk about this in another video "Powering your electronic projects." I also have a beginners soldering guide you can check out. There is also a discord forum if you need more help. Check the links in the video description
Hmmm may do something similar, though have the lcd attached to a Raspberry pi (sitting in a drive bay) that can JUST display animations etc on the LCD, totally separate from the PC's display.
Do you think you could make this work on a thermaltake view 71 tg snow edition case? Id be interested in buying it if it could be pulled off and still look clean.
Do a Google search using the LCD panel model followed by the words "video board." Usually you can find something on eBay and sometimes Amazon in the $20-30 range.
Without a white background colored images don't turn out right. If all you were going to use were black and white images, you could do it without a white background and bright lights.
I called my friend in to check this out, along with a demo of the actual snowblind, and he said something like "this guy needs a polarizer backing like the ibuypower one, should be cheap" not sure if that helps, I'll ask him to clarify at some point because I may want to do this mod just to try and do some unique things with it. EDIT: I guess "light guide" was basically the same thing or function, idk
I don't think that will work unless you want a lot of space blacked out. Also you could see the LCD and bright lights from the other side. Light leaking out the side. I don't think it can be done very well.
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*NOT SELLING THE LCD SIDE PANEL AT THIS MOMENT!* But I gave you a guide, that should be enough, right?
The guide was a great help for me, and honestly the installation is super simple once you get the LCD disassembled. (Also shout-outs to Philips to providing me the service guide for the wiring diagram so I didn't have to use the provided power board. I'm still waiting on getting two 12-19v step ups so I can use my power supply directly though). Thanks again for the guides and links to everything man!
make a discord please. let users help each other achieve this
I have a discord, but haven't used it. I'll look into setting it up.
can I have a guide also LOl
Here's your guide! 😉
Please don’t be an April Fool’s joke, please don’t be an April Fool’s joke, please don’t be an April Fool’s joke....
Edit: It’s not an April Fool’s joke! Yey!
I can see the progression from clicking on the video to...HOLY SHIET this is REAL! My first video was exactly 2 years ago to the day so this was absolutely intentional.
ImmodderNation Oh, alright, makes sense now. I was expecting an April Fool’s joke until I reached the middle and realized it wasn’t. Thanks for putting the diagram for connecting the power, as someone who has absolutely no idea how to connect things in a pcb, that helps a lot.
You thought the case at the beginning was fake? You give my Adobe After Effects skills WAY too much credit 😋
I was preparing myself for you to cut it short and say something like “and that’s the build, happy april fool’s and I’ll see you in V3.0” 😅
That would have been good, but there would be half a million downvotes for it.
The real challenge would be making one for the Lian Li PC-011 dynamic! I would love one
They can be made for most any case, so long as it has a window. I'll be working on a version for tempered glass.
ImmodderNation so I’m guessing the tempered glass idea is now in the shed
Still working on a prototype for sale. Tempered glass will come next.
Im just done with mine, i will post it when i got my new pc parts
Can't wait to see. I might create a discord so people can show em off
Completed my first attempt with AOC USB monitor which made things very simple. Added an NZXT internal USB hub which allowed for two internal USB type A connections for the AOC included USB cable. Also used a molex to 12v 5.5mm x 2.1mm plug which fits perfectly to the LED strip. Both of these connectors make for easy on/off of the side panel when needed. Added a molex to power toggle switch in between so I can turn off the LED strip when not it use. My case doesn't have the water cooling hole like yours so I will need to mod the case with a step drill bit in some discreet location. Installed in a Corsair 4000X white case and made a white motherboard shield for my Asus ROG B450-F. One little screw up. I cut the LED strips and placed on the glass screen but when I went to solder the wires to connect the strips together I somehow splattered a small drop of solder onto the LCD screen and damaged the pixels where it landed. Now I have a permanent spot where pixels don't light. Oh well. Will live with it for now.
I've been there before. I destroyed 4 monitors until I finally got the design I wanted.
mate, i know im 1y late for comment, but does that mean that you used only connectors? without welding and electric diy things?
How much y’all charge to do this
@@maler84299 months late. But yes. If you got a portable monitor that does power and display via USB-C and your computer also has a usb-c port that does the same, you'd be all set. Most motherboards don't have this but you could power the portable monitor from a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 or Gen 1 for power and then USB-C to display port or HDMI to HDMI on your video card. It's what I'm planning to do to so I don't have to do any soldering for the power
Thanks to your tutorial, I was able to mod my Tower 900 case with a 720p LCD panel. Perfect and thank you.
You're welcome.
True Solutions hello, I have a tower 900 could you send me or post a picture of what yours looks like
Do you have a video or something because I really would like to see this
Edit: after some digging around I saw your video on it, what monitor did you use?
I just completed this mod with 1908FPt monitor, great guide! BTW if anyone else is using 1908FPt, I connected the power with pins 3 and 5 (red+ and yellow-).
Thank you! Hopefully others will see this.
hoppalo110 I used a multi meter and didn’t even consider red
Help me out, I have a 1908fpt but when I plug red to positive 5v and yellow to -5v it doesn’t work and i think my old psu smokes
If your PSU is smoking you connected something wrong. Your released the smoke, the very thing that makes your PSU work properly. I cannot stress enough, your situation may be different than other people's. Test out your equipment first.
ImmodderNation I hooked my lcd to another known good lcd board to my old psu and it works fine, I’ve done this mod before on a view sonic and that board still works. I tested my monitor that I got off eBay today(1908fp) and it did work, then when I was figuring out the wiring with the multimeter it didn’t work. Going to this comment looked good because I have the same monitor so I tried red and yellow and I get heat from my psu and a nice smell. Idk what to do with the dell board so for now I’ll use my view sonic.
I wish I would have seen your vid about 2 months ago! At first I thought I was going crazy bc my Snowblind S was so dark, came with no software, came with no preset settings, etc... Excellent DIY
iBuyPower dropping the ball. Really all you need is Rainmeter, Wallpaper Engine, and VLC media player. iBuyPower should have given you a code for Wallpaper Engine if you purchased it from them.
@@ImmodderNation Got my SbS at Best Buy, but Ive already purchased the Steam WPE for ~$4. I also alrdy DLd Rainmeter and I like the guages which show system performance levels. But I cannot get the iBuypower included Animations to fill the entire space/screen on the Snowblind LCD. And it doesnt seem to be the resolution. Any ideas? I can send pics of what exactly it looks like.
I have yet to try VLC Media Player software but Ill prob check into that next. Thanks for your response!
I can't believe someone isn't making this yet!
Do you mean a company? Like iBuyPower?
The fact that you said "You've been waiting 2 years for..." Made me go "Holy crap, it's been a LONG time since I did that mod lol
Good stuff dude, I still want to do a follow up mod to mine, with a few upgrades of my own :-) i'll be interested to see what you come up with for a saleable version
Now you see why I started with a white case? :-P
Good tips about the boosting of contrast and saturation. That's especially helpful with non-IPS monitors.
VLC + Rainmeter is exactly how I drove mine the whole time. Was fun to overlay the hardware usage/temperature stats right over the component
I'm surprised iBuyPower didn't come to you and say "Hey can we copy that mod you did in 2013?" Almost 6 years, Chris, can you believe it? Now tens of thousands of people own the thing that you started. Really I should have started with one of those CaseLabs cases where the motherboard tray is a single piece of white metal with holes for cable management and nothing else. The good thing about Nvidia Control Panel is that you can change the settings for individual monitors without affecting all of them. iBuyPower doesn't use Rainmeter anymore because the newer versions don't support video. Thanks for always being there when I had questions, Chris.
@@ImmodderNation Well, ultimately iBuyPower could have easily burried me even if I had said no, or wanted monetary compensation for my idea anyway, so I'm not that surprised. They claimed they didn't see my mod until after they started searching around for patents on it online, but whether that's accurate or them trying to lay claim to it being their original idea, I don't know :-) No problem on the answers, I've always maintained that one of the things I enjoy about this hobby is helping others and encouraging the expansion of ideas. I think your v2.0 is much better than my original (I like your acrylic tab mounting, one of the issues with mine is similar with the sag, but I was more concerned about panel flex cracking my screen, which may be unfounded). If you want to bounce ideas around if you do get to do the retail version I'd be more than happy :)
That's the problem with corporate lawyers. They can bleed you dry in court fees until you give in. I don't think IBP would use bullying tactics but they absolutely could. My research shows that they don't have a patent on the name Snowblind and they don't have a patent on LCD displays inside of computer cases, but I still need to check that with a patent lawyer.
@@ImmodderNation So many people told me I should have patened that when I did it, but ... patents are not free, and for something that I wasn't planning on personally selling, the only way I woul d have been able to recover any cost would have been by licensing it, or sueing someone who tried to use it, and I didn't have the money for the latter, or willingness to drop the money on the former... But, I'm not sure they can have a US patent for it anymore, since I made it public both in a digital publication, it was also printed in a magazine, and in use. So it's possible they didn't try to patent it because of that. And certainly I wouldn't wouldn't be able to be pateneted now due to IBP having already been offering it for sale. But I'm not a patent lawyer, so maybe there are ways around it, idk lol
There are always loopholes. That's why lawyers get paid the big bucks.
Not bad. Really clean DIY. Instead of a switch on the back for the lights, I used an IR blaster so I can turn my led lights off in a distance. Those extra pieces on the aio sleeve are for the other end of the tube, also the aio would look good white. The silver corsair plate on the aio should be removable for painting or maybe vinyl wrapping. Also maybe a white exhaust fan as well. All in all clean set up.
Yeah I could go all white, I just decided it was too much work to get my point across. Also, you caught my AIO joke. You can see in the video that I installed them on the sleeves. It's because I didn't read the instructions 😉
You bastard. I went years without losing the game now im here
😉
Hey @ImmodderNation , I wanted to thank you for your videos. I just finished my LCD panel (it cost me like 12 buck) and result is pretty neat :D
I still have to find better led to put behind tho
Congratulations! You can show it off on my Discord if you'd like. Link in video description
Just found you. Just subbed. First video watched. This is fooookin awesome! Plus... I’ve been looking for a white motherboard too... I’m going to ravage your content. Thanks bro!
You are very welcome. Welcome to the Modder Nation! Enjoy!
You lost me at “I painted my motherboard”
Breathtaking isnt it?
@@ImmodderNation tizzz
@@ImmodderNation you're breathtaking!!
@@namankohli1061 You're all breathtaking!
Thank you so much for the update. I loved the first video and have been scouring ye ole inter-webs for all the info I can get, because I'm set to do this by the end of this month and want to be prepared.
It's challenging, for sure. Thank you for the compliment and best of luck to you!
@@ImmodderNation Chris I noticed that you linked Supernight LEDs in the first vid and Hitlight High Density in the second. Did you use both strips and if so does the high density make a difference? I know Modsquido (the other Chris) mentioned using high density strips.
I used Double LED strip for the first video and Hitlights for all videos after that. The high density absolutely makes a difference but its also the cool white light.
Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/GhqppH--B1I/видео.html
I'm late to the party on this trend but loving these transparent LCD case mods. It's much nicer than RGB lights
I won't diss RGB cause I love that too but only iBuyPower was selling the LCD side panel.
Very nice DIY mod! Keep up the great content!
Thank you so much Gary!
7:15 WIRING DIAGRAM. I heard your cries for help from v1.0
Hey bud just offering another option in the event you would like to try a different route. I found that the wiring diagram can be hit or miss with the different variants of LCD displays thus taking a different route. If you can get the model number to the LCD display you can source an LCD controller board with features that include brightness adjustment display rotation and HDMI output while using a standard barrel plug wired to molex PSU. Here is the link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9NJ2NR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for about 30 usd it makes this extremely easy for any novice. I put together my Arctic (Snowblind) case over a year ago and once completed honestly packed it away and haven't touched it since. The entire process was extremely simple about 4 hours in total after planning and research. The build is very clean and looks like an off the shelf product with no visible cables or notice of any custom modification besides the LCD screen. The base was build on a Corsair Carbide 275R no painting outside of the tempered glass. I've build and sold a total of 16 of the display/case for locals and in over a year have not had any returns or complaints. Cases used Lian Li Alpha 330 & 550, Corsair Carbide r275, Corsair x465 to name a few. Heres a link to my first attempt a year ago, sorry for the audio and plastic film still on the tempered glass ruclips.net/video/nOhwozoVvvo/видео.html I am about sharing knowledge not monetizing so any help I can provide feel free to ask.
The build looks great King, especially the aquarium animation.
Dude do you do this on request?? I would like one made !
Not taking requests at the moment. I published another video explaining why.
@@kinginanorth so I got everything prepared and I tried to set it up but I got lost in which wire to connect to my molex connector😅😅and I start to smell burnt wire😅😅pls help
Love the intro taking the piss on the hype.. also thanks for the guide. I'm on it
Not taking a piss, it's sort of a revision of the hype trailer I made in V1 video. But thank you, I put a lot of time into the intro.
Good. Ibuypower didnt want to sell it? we will make it.
I want to do this on a Thermaltake the tower 900 on all three glass panels.
This is gonna be a long project.
That and margins for selling a case would be much lower. Sounds like an ambitious project. Good luck
Hey I have the same case. I'd love to see how the tower 900 case mod works.
If you can pull it off I have no doubt it would look incredible!
let us know man! I'm in the process of turning the entire panel of my 570x mirror black into a lcd. Cant wait.
@@crazierthorn10 How is that going, Conor?
i definitely couldnt pay attention while you were explaining anything after the build, that shit is mesmerizing
That's why I don't put broll at the beginning. You wouldn't even hear words after that.
Ibuypower now sells the snow-blind cases
Are they back on sale again?
@@ImmodderNation yes. I seen them today. Did you ever get the kits off the ground?
I haven't sold any. Suspended them until a later time.
Had everything perfect had completely dissembled. Mounted on inside cover. Had boards exposed and plugged in, my wife yelled at the dog and he rushed by the table I had it running on. Everything shorted out and was completely deatroyed. Oh well, at least I got the monitor for free. Didn't spend a single dollar on this project so not super salty. I'll try again soon. Next time I'm going to get a 19' lottery machine screen. They're 1:1 ratio and you can buy them cheap from China. Looking to fill my 570x tempered glass panel and have the screen flush horizontally. Well see how it goes. Hands down coolest mod for PC you can own.
Sorry about the dog situation. I'm guessing your profile picture is the culprit?
@@ImmodderNation yes haha, chocolate lab named Bruce. I had everything away from the edges on the table, so I think it was some freak accident with his leash or something.
@@crazierthorn10 Bad Bruce! Haha jk. I get more paranoid about dogs being around extension cords. Like they're going to wrap themselves up in them.
This looks awesome and is very simple. If I gave even a single fuck what my case looked like, this would be a mod I would do.
You should give it a try anyway. Its tough, but gratifying.
Great job! Cover the HDs with a simple folded paper and put it with small double sided tape. That’s what I did with my mod, cover the HDs and graphic card with paper or thin plastic and small branding printed on them. Running mine with raspberry pi with SATA to MOLEX adapter for 12v LED and 5v to raspberry pi and screen. 👍🏻
I mean I could go for complete whiteout but I'm happy with it the way it is. Great work with the raspberry Pi, although don't know how you connected the ribbon cable of the LCD to the Pi.
ImmodderNation
I got the hdmi to dvi adapter just powered the pi and lcd screen with the 5v molex si it will boot at the same time as pc. Running VNC from pc to add videos and access the pi without opening the case.
Very impressive
Chris,
Excellent work on Snowblind part 2! I'd love to add an LCD to my Corsair 900D. Whenever you're setup and ready, please add me to the your list. Thanks much!!
Alright, that makes two 900D cases on the list. Please email me at the email address found on the about page. Thank you
Looks real nice dude. Good job.
Thanks Gamertaboo!
I see im quite late to this party, but do you have acrylic on the front and on the back of the lcd screen?
Yes, unlike other PC builders I won't name here. Its so the LCD isn't so easily damaged.
oh god damnit i thought nobody knew about the game anymore i lost thanks to you :( lol
Now you've got me thinking about the game. Well played!
@@ImmodderNation haha sorry i made you lose 1 month later! rules are rules :p great video overall tho! wish the demand was bigger for this kinda stuff so it could be more affordable and accessible
It's niche stuff so it's going to be pricey. You gotta pay to play. People are paying the same amount of money for an RTX 3070 as a PS5, but neither are readily available.
Ist das als erweiterter Desktop konfiguriert, oder läuft da ein RaspberyPi im Hintergrund?
Using acrylic panels was a cool idea, I used 22 gauge steel. My question is, why put the cable holes in the same place as the case holes? You have a blank slate, cut the cable holes to give a nice, straight route for the cables and cut the holes in case to match. Put my steel between MB and front of case to #1: Cover up case holes and let me put my cables where 'I' want them. #2: Cover stampings in case that stiffen it. #3: Give me a place to hang my 7" sensor panel in portrait mode. (I'm a few decades behind you in skill level + imagination). Great video!!!
Hey Tommy. Thanks for the comment. There is a motherboard tray behind the acrylic that limits where the cables can pass through. I would have to cut the tray completely and that's cold rolled steel. Not something easy for a Dremel or even tin snips. I could have cut the holes smaller for the connectors I suppose but that wasn't my concern when I was making it.
I may do a video on my version of the hardware monitor display as well. Many more videos going up before that.
@@ImmodderNation I decided to switch to acrylic for it's non conductivity and less probability of abrading wires that pass through it. I wasn't suggesting removal of a large portion of the sheet that the MB attaches to, but simply marking the location of connectors and using a hole saw and/or Dremel to cut access holes that line up with them in the 'back plate' and acrylic. As far as cold rolled steel goes, it's very thin and cuts like butter.
I'm building from scratch and have a 'naked' case which makes it much easier than you working with a loaded case with components in place and cable management done. No need to worry about metal shavings etc. getting where they may cause a short or nicking a cable while drilling or cutting. So I understand what you did and why you did it that way. The Snowblind aspect shows great improvement and possibilities. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Tommy. Good luck on your project and I look forward to seeing the results.
...light guide with grids??
No need for that...
Just use an IPS panel and make your own "light guide" plate out of thin acrylic plate. sand the top and one of the sides and use the light strips directly on the clean side (not sanded). This is so the light will go through the plate, and make the monitor appear brighter.
Also set the digital vibrance up.
If the monitor has its own settings.. turn everything like sharpen etc off.
You will still want a white or silver background as much as possible.
Eitherways.. the monitor will manage to push colors and details much better over dark objects than before.
For those who saw this mod on my channel, sorry for not making a guide on this, never found the time.. and I kinda lost interest for this mod, as it kinda made the watercooling eye candy look less good.
Great guides you have on this mod, really well explained!
I have noticed that the light guide with a dot pattern does produce noticeably better contrast. The type of acrylic I used for the light guide is extruded, which is not ideal for light diffusion. I'll have to check out your channel, thanks for the suggestions and for watching my videos.
hello, so are you dealt with the "legal issues" to be able to sell LCDs side panels? I have a ThermalTake The Tower 900 and no time to do it mi self, so ... are you able to deliver and sell it "cheap"
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Not dealing with legal issues. I'm not selling them right now.
Looks awesome!
Looking to do this mod for a class. If my pc already has built-in led strips, what do the 12v and ground wire for the molex connect to? I see your are connected to your LED strips, but I won't be needing that. I assume the 12V and ground just would not be used?
The 12V on the molex was used for the LEDs. If you already have LEDs, then just use the 5V for the LCD.
chris liked my first go at this mod. (vid on my channel) and funny thing... just yesterday i was thinking of redoing it for a lot of the same reasons chris had to make this new version! weird! thanks again chris and other chris not present!
i'm thinking about do the mod to the window, (house window), behind my normal monitor. it lets in a lot sun/light. might be interesting?
Let me know how it goes when you're done.
i wonder if modsquito saw the first vid
@@ImmodderNation
man ,its a beautiful mod,btw you remindme to mark ruffalo :)
I haven't heard Mark Ruffalo before, but i've been known to Hulk out at times. Thank you for the compliment.
Buddy, all you need for a light guide is a laser engraver (not even cutter). All the dots are, are slightly opaque indentions in the surface. Light passing through the surface will be refracted off into the panel from those dots. So go find someone (a makerspace perhaps?) with a laser cutter/engraver and see if you can't pull off your own light guide. Typically those guides use a logarithmic pattern - as you get further and further away from the light source the light gets weaker, so you need bigger/more/higher density spots to make up for that loss (that is if your goal is auniformly lit high quality display... I'd guess that it doesn't really change much for this kind of mod though). I've also been working on a LCD window mod, inspired by your success. However, I'm adding a unique twist to it, that might interest you, if you manage to commercialize the mod. A first prototype will eventually be up on builds.gg and I'm fairly certain I'd be the first one doing this, so it'd add to your unique selling point.
I think I have a much easier and cost effective solution than the laser engraver. Maker spaces are so expensive for just individual projects, but maybe I can strike a deal with them if my other solution doesn't work out. Thanks for the tip and let me know when your build goes up on build.gg
Wait so let’s say you have a bright gif on your lcd panel like a moving rainbow splash , wouldn’t black be the best suit for it .? And for black display pic like you have in the video white back ground fits it.? Or does the color not back inside .? Just wanted know some more I’m new to this .
I don't know what you're asking. Are you saying black and white is best because of high contrast? That is true. The white background created the contrast but also helps color show through.
What Video u playing on the LCD with that paint in water. I found an 12hr version but there is the background always Black and i think u have one with White Background in the Vid.
ruclips.net/video/pGbIOC83-So/видео.htmlsi=av2O8SW5zmop7hcz
Here is the 720p version
Which case did you use `?!?!? plss need help
Thermaltake Core V31.
Thaank you oh and btw I am Building this right now as a project for School ( We have to do that in Switzerland when you finish school and i chose this as my Project.) do you Think this is a hard Project or not? oh and btw i have choosen the Corsair Carbide 270R case i think this one is also pretty good for this build because here it is relly hard to find the Core V31.... but Thanks any ways and i think your Vid will help me alot while building this. (sry if i have made some typos)
i just completed this mod and had a question. With mine I applied the LCD directly to my tempered glass side panel (don't worry its clear glass) and i'm having a weird oily rainbow effect. did this happen with acrylic? do you know of anyway to remove/reduce the effect? also forgot to add but mine isn't as see through as your's, its kinda blurry inside. i did remove the filter in the front of the screen and I used the same monitor as you did in the first video, any ideas?
Sounds like there's a gap between the LCD and the tempered glass. The blurriness might have something to do with an anti glare filter but you already said you removed it so I don't know what else.
How much clearance does the panel need when attached to the side of the case? Thinking of building one but my current case has a tight gap between the glass and side of the radiator.
You could install the LCD without an acrylic panel behind it, should be less than 1/8". You may want something to protect the LCD inside the case.
This is an awesome mod. I wish i had the know-how to do something like this. I have 2 Dell 1907 monitors and a Corsair 200R case. Is this still viable? Or do I just need to be extremely careful?
As long as your case has a window, you can do this. It's still viable but require some modification to your case beyond the scope of this video. Be careful, as always, and good luck
The "He doesn't" got me. Hahaha
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Why do you use a square LCD rather than a rectangle one? Will that affect anything if a rectangle size, with an aspect ratio not close to 1 is used?
The window is sqaure, not rectangular. Unless you cut the window to fit the LCD, you would have images you cannot see.
Awesome cover! I'd use an arduino for the second display so the main system can still keep 100% of it's performance.
You could, but I like the ability to quickly change scenes by dragging over to the screen. Your choice.
close but no cigar for what I want to do will bookmark for later tho great work, ps I just usually use a hair dryer for a heat shrink gun lol
Sometimes I use the barrel of my soldering iron for heat shrink if i'm lazy. Thank you for the compliment.
Will this work with any lcd panel that I can tear down?
As long as it doesn't have the ribbon cable that goes across the top corner. I've seen these in some monitors.
@@ImmodderNation thank you! So basically the lcd matrix itself is semi translucent and we are using the case lights as the back light?
If you've seen the LCD, it's very dark. That's why you need a bright light source.
So how would this look if you kept the original tempered glass instead of getting new acrylic? Also any tips on how to pick the right case? Would it be fair to say that if acrylic is required, a case with a simple tempered glass held by thumb screws would be what you need?
Thanks in advance!
Tempered glass appears to be tinted darker from photos so it might not be as bright as clear acrylic. The iBuyPower Snowblind Element uses tempered glass but I don't know if it's different in any way. Non tempered glass cases are actually easier to work with because the components of the LCD are more likely to stick and having a border around the window makes it easier to hide electronics. See the iBuyPower Snowblind Element for example.
For the LCD panel, you just needed to find two terminals? The 5V and the ground?
Yes, at least two. Some people have reported more depending upon how their monitor is wired. Unless you have a schematic of your monitor and you could read it, I recommend the "reverse bomb diffusal" method that I used.
I have a question. If I install this mod into a lower lighting pc case that isnt glaring with white, will the lcd screen still show up? And if it doesnt show up, will getting white led strips facing at the lcd screen from the sides help with this matter?
Greetings Alexander! Yes, the LCD will still show up but you won't be able to see it very well. In another video I explained how the LCD monitor works. The LCD needs very bright white lighting for it's backlight to be able to clearly show images since the monitor doesn't produce white color. White led strips will help illuminate the display, but I recommend shining them into the white case to reflect light back at the display from the inside. Good luck!👍
Thanks for the help! @@ImmodderNation
Do you think it'd be possible to do something like this on a case with a full glass side panel such as the deepcool matrexx 55 or would it be more worth my time to cut a new side panel from sheet metal and put a smaller window in that
Anything is possible. You could mount the support pieces to glass and the LCD would be sandwiched between the glass and another piece of acrylic. I prefer windows instead because it's easier to hide the electronics.
Hi there! Is there an specific kind of LCD panel that we need for this mod? Thanks a lot
I recommend TFT LCD. Anything 5:4 ratio is ideal, but it depends upon the window you have in your case. I recommend Dell 19 series with DVI inputs but most any monitor can work. These monitors are usually plentiful and can be found for cheap. If you mess up a few times like I have, all you've lost is time, but you've gained knowledge and experience in the process. Good luck!
Hey man! Fantastic video, but had a quick question for you. When using the chims to lock the lcd panel with weld-on, how does that work? I understand they are attaching to the window, just oblivious to how it is securing the lcd in place.. Thanks for your time, and sorry if this is a dumb question.
Not a dumb question at all. So the LCD never comes in contact with weld on. If it did it would destroy it. The shims on the bottom hold up the LCD, the shims on the sides keep the LCD from moving left and right. On top there are two shelving pins that keep the assembly from falling over. I'm working on a new assembly for production of v3.0 so that may change.
Thank you for clearing that up. I'm starting my first ever PC build, and your snowblind videos have helped immensely. Thanks again.
This is a tough mod, especially for a first time builder. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Would a NZXT case work for this? Or is the glass part to big
What NZXT case? Any case with a window would work.
Its the H500i. the window was the entire side
For cases with an entire door made of glass, you have to tape off the parts of glass that aren't visible on the LCD. This is not as easy as it sounds. It's simple, but difficult to perform well and loop good.
ImmodderNation ok thanks. I’ll look into it
I've seen some videos with it done, but no guides yet. Unless...
Hey I have a Thermaltake Core X9 and would love to find an LCD panel big enough for the side panel on this beast! If you could help out with one of your mentioned kits, that'd be amazing! Or even links to inexpensive monitors that would cover what I am looking for! Thanks for reading, awesome job covering this really cool mod!
What are the dimensions of the window?
Definitely interested - using an NZXT H510i
I'm not doing the kits for now, but if you try it, good luck!
I wonder if he's still team green now that amd is up
I'm still Team Nvidia, but I have a different card.
Any chance the custom orders are still an option? I've got an H500M case I'd love to give this a shot on.
Yes still working on it. Email me at the address in the About Me section of my RUclips channel.
Outstanding work my bro. You sir, get a follow.
Thank you Micah!
I have the Thermaltake level 20 VT and I thought about having transparent LCD window on the SIDE or TOP of the case. There is tempered glass on all sides of the case except the back. This is a fairly cheap case, but since I will be taking my watercooling OUTSIDE of the case, I will have more room inside for some cool effects like these.
Good luck to you and let me know how it goes.
@@ImmodderNation I probably will build my PC and WC loop first and then see if would be possible to do an LCD side panel. Do you still plan on making LCD kits?
Yes I will be making LCD Side Panel kits. Just finishing the dust free cabinet. Video coming soon.
@@ImmodderNation This thermaltake case is new (from this year). If you decide to make a kit for it (if demanded by many of the viewers), I'd probably buy one from you.
Which case is it? I'll take a look.
Does this work on NZXT H200i because it has tempered glass sidepanel
Yes it does, but the installation to your glass panel may be a little different.
You my sir, are a hero
Not all heroes wear capes
What case did you use ? I have a white and silver define 7 but the side panel is all glass, what would you do in my shoes? I want to do this
I have a Thermaltake Core V31. In your shoes, blackout the parts that don't show the LCD and operate it that way.
Thanks man I appreciate the reply ! I’ll let you know how it goes
Yes please do!
I have the Haf 700 Evo and the side window is not square, what is the best way to do this?
The answer is always "Carefully." 👍😉
Joking aside, it looks like your window is relatively "square" except for the clipped corners. Find a smaller monitor and use black electrical tape or vinyl to correct the aspect ratio on the glass.
I'm trying to diy a transparent lcd on side panel
The old power comnector to the screen is lost and I was wondering if the screen can be powered threw the pc psu
The LCD can, yes. LCDs are typically 5V. The LCD backlight cannot nor should it be powered by a PSU. Too much current draw.
@@ImmodderNation my screens backlight is similar to the dell 1908FP with white dots
It's made out of a thick glass layer
Should I use it or only use wide white led strips?
@@nouryyard LED strip lighting is going to use less power than the screens backlight.
@@ImmodderNation on the screens board there are two +12v pins (two +5v but no pins). I don't know if I should buy a smaller board on aliexpress or use this one and how I need to power the screen :(
@@nouryyard I would try to use the video board that came with the monitor. That's why I use the reverse bmb defusal method of cutting wires. Figure out what are the minimal number of connections to get it to work.
Is it possible to do this and not be transparent and on the back panel instead of the side panel? Would the space between the cover and the mother board tray be enough room?
You just want a monitor mounted to the back panel of your case? Yeah, you could do that if you move the boards down below. Check your particular case for clearance issues just to be sure.
Yup basically all i want. I was thinking the same thing with the boards. Just not sure if enough room for the lcd between the panel and the mobo tray.
But the real question i'd like answered is how would i do this so its not transparent? and lit up like a normal screen?
I would imagine take the boards and everything off until you're down to the LCD assembly. You can replace the fluorescent lights on the sides with LEDs like the ones I used. Run the cables outside the case to the wall outlet and video card connector.
I am about to do a build with a NZXT h700i white case and am very interested if you could make a lcd insert.
Yes I can. Please email me at the address listed in the About Me section of my RUclips channel.
so i'm having issues with the the wiring for the LCD video board, I've tried so many different combinations with the 5v and ground, and It just never seems to be enough juice for the lcd panel, the power switch blinks ever so lightly but not enough power to turn it on. Any suggestions?
Maybe check your solder connections. If it's blinking there's something loose.
@@ImmodderNation it works thanks! Now quick question, I took out the layer on the lcd screen, but when the monitor turns on I cant seem to see through it to make that transparency effect. Is there a another layer I'm suppose to take out?
@@rawringkoi9184 Try changing monitor settings or use brighter LEDs.
Tseng Vang I’m having trouble connecting mine I’ve tried so many different combinations how did you get yours to work please help if you see this broski
This might be a dumb question. Is it possible to start this project with a case that has tempered glass for the side panels? Thanks :)
Yes absolutely. Your process might like different but hopefully my guides give you an idea of what to do.
@@ImmodderNation Thanks, can't wait for ver 3.0.
@@Antti1aTh3Hun There probably won't be a guide for v3, but maybe an announcement video.
@@ImmodderNation I promise last question. Does it matter the quality of the lcd? Would you get better quality with a higher resolution / ips monitor?
@@Antti1aTh3Hun No and I explain why in the video.
I hope you've learned since this video that your radiator is too low, top of the reservoir on the rad has to be above the pump on the cooler (either side of the rad works, tubes can still go down to the bottom)
Cooler cools just fine. I can't mount the radiator any higher unless I mount to the roof of the case, which I will not do
You think it would still work decently without painting everything white? my stuff is all black, i just have a lot of rgb that i could turn white
Watch v1.0 to find out 😉
hi again! mmm have in it all withe inside, i had an idea!! looking at the led rgb funtion of my tower (not argb) with led button on the top, it would be a good try to use rgb strips instead of only white and fast to conect to the pannel directly with a pin, so i can use white for the screen and also change colors when i am not using the screen, do you think that it can be a good idea?¿?¿
Usually the best white colors are produced by dedicated cool white LED strips. You could try it with RGB LEDs but the strips I've purchased are not as bright and produce a bluish color. Feel free to try it out!
I will definantely do this mod on a corsair 88r i have lying arround, and paint the whole case white because it cost me like 20€ anyway so why not? thanks for these amazing videos!
You're very welcome. Good luck. Share a photo or video when you're done.
@@ImmodderNation will do!
Everything is good and two suuuuper helpful videos and very cool end result in V2, but dear God that aio mounting!!😰
Its fine. It hasn't failed yet and if it did, I have a backup.
Do you know if you can do this with a crack screen? I would like to repurpose my broken monitor.
Does your display still work? Its possible, but the LCD may not work out. You'll have to take it apart first. Also is this a laptop display or computer monitor?
Considering buying a snowblind 942 or a ibuypower bb953 which would you recommend they are both about $1600.00 on sale right now any input would be appreciated
One had the LCD Side panel and the other does not. Do you want the panel? I recommend getting the PC that has the specs you need for what you're doing, which is probably gaming.
These are the specs of each What’s a better value i7 8700 ,rtx 2080 1TB SSD 16gb ram or i7 8700k 1080ti 120gb SSD plus 1TB Hdd 16gb ram just trying to get an idea
The best value will be building your own system so you get to pick your own components. If the prices are the same, the first system is better if you're going to be gaming. You will benefit more from a 2080 than a 1080ti in gaming performance, you won't see a significant difference between the 8700 and 8700K (K overclocks higher, maybe a few FPS difference). 1 TB SSD will be superior to the 1 TB HDD in almost every way possible.
ImmodderNation thanks I come from console gaming and I understand that building it yourself is the way to go but I’ll most likely buy a pre built and get a warranty from Best Buy the build is $1629.00 right now only problem with pre build is the parts besides the processor and the GPU are going to be cheap brands
Don't skimp on the power supply. Get a brand name.
any possible overheating problems on the MB components with plastidip ?
Nope, covered that in another video - ruclips.net/video/YpfQNxOhTb0/видео.html
Hi, Can we use small Eee PC or any laptop screen with using adapter to connect normal VGA or HDMI or so..on for this projects? Thanks
An LCD is an LCD no matter where it comes from. As long as you have the right video board it should work.
So I found both of the wires that power the monitor however I wired both the 12v and 5v connectors. However this did not work, Is it possible to have both the 12 and 5v connected or am I supposed to connect it to the 5v and the ground connector
First of all, get your voltmeter out and test those wires to confirm the voltages before you proceed. Secondly, my understanding is that you only need 5V to power the LCD, that's why portable monitors run on USB. I don't know the schematic so I can't tell you what's ground and what's not, you'll have to figure that out on your own.
@@ImmodderNation The voltage required coming from the original power board is 12v opposed to 5v.
So would that then mean I will have to wire the connectors to the yellow 12v wire
@@toomanyyokes6415 This is exactly why I support the reverse bomb defusal method. Connect only the wires you need.
ImmodderNation I used that method and came to this conclusion. I will connect the wires to the yellow 12v and ground respectively
so, is it possible to use the lcd screen from a laptop? or are there too many complications
If it's just the LCD I don't see why not. I'm trying it and it's not easy to find a good laptop monitor.
@@ImmodderNation i only ask because i have an old dell laptop and the back light has gone in it so was hopeing to try that
@@RichardGreen1830 The problem I've found with laptop LCDs is the additional ribbon cable that goes over one of the corners. Might not be exclusive to every laptop LCD, just what I've seen.
I want to build my own case from scratch (i know, it's a crazy idea) and this would be a great addition🤔
Do it, GT! Then send me a pic or vid.
@@ImmodderNation I'll send you one, if i remember. But currently i'm a bit busy at the university, so this project is currently stopped
@@p3chv0gel22 Good luck with school then.
the seperation of 2 years helps. now you look 25 and sound 25. but you still say polycarbonate wierd
good growth mate
Somehow I reversed time? At least I sound my age.
I got a question id love to do this i have a corsair air my side panel is 13 x 15 with 19.75 diagonal can I just do a partial lcd cause I can't find an lcd that will work ugh
Biggest box sized LCD you can find. Typically 19 inch crosswise. Use tape or paint to make black bars around edges.
@@ImmodderNation yah fair enough hopefully I can figure it all out haha my side panel plastic needs replacement as well but since I'm getting a new gpu I figured I should give it some visual touches as well
@@ImmodderNation also does it matter if it has a lcd connector on the monitor or can it be straight hdmi?
LCD connector? Explain.
@@ImmodderNation dvi port sorry lol I've been researching this for the last 6 hours im just looking to a way to make a super easy install whether USB monitor hdmi ports or dvi and my is it hard to find anything in 5:4 aspect these days
I have a Corsair Obsidian 750D Airflow Edition Case with Window. Is there a screen big enough to incorporate that into?
The biggest "square" monitor i've seen is 20". Might need some letterboxing. If you could, measure the dimensions of the window and respond here. Thanks Llama!
i ran in the same problem, (almost got the 900d obsidian) my idea on that is to buy one more of the sidepanels without window then grab an lcd that i like in the size and just cut out the right size, the side panels are compatible on both sides (atleast at the obsidian 900d) so you dont have to bother you to find the best fitting one, plus side, you can leave the 5,25" bays and hard drive bays covered,
That's a great idea, thank you. Corsair will probably sell me an extra panel as well and hopefully they work on both sides. Im hoping we don't have to take this route and we find an LCD that works for Llama.
@@ImmodderNation I'm back home tonight so I'll measure it out for you then :) I'm thinking about possible doing it myself as it might be cheaper (in Australia) but I do need help with finding the right materials though
Yeah, I know Australia is very expensive to ship. Make sure you watch v1 before v2.
I own a snowblind element case but cant figure out why the lcd is not working, even the ibuypower is not helping me, can u help me out to figure out the issue? would be greatfull to u mate
Could be bad LCD, could be something not connected. Confirm it's getting power, then confirm DVI cable is plugged in. Use Display settings in Windows 10 to confirm 3rd display. Still doesn't work, contact iBuyPower.
@@ImmodderNation first of all thanks alot for the fast response secondly a friend of mine gifted me this case and the lcd worked fine for him but when i received the case the lcd was not responding at all like it wasnt even turning on yes it is getting power as the molex connector for the lcd and led strips is the same, leds are lighting up but not lcd. The display port is connected just fine in windows display settings lcd is being detected and i can see the sepcs of the second display like resolution and hertz. In the last i didnt bought the case directly from ibuypower maybe thats why they r not responding to me at all
@@THUND3R4074 Only thing left is RMA but don't know how far you'll get without warranty.
@@ImmodderNationi live in a far away country so thats not even an option for me. What if the problem lies in the display input circuit box? Once i comfirm that the circuit box is faulty is there a possibility i can get a custom input signal box made from other lcd parts?
@@THUND3R4074 You'd have to contact iBuyPower, I don't know their design.
Hay question, would rgb fans or other rgb effect the display ?
Any type of flashing light can distract from the effect. Ideally you want a white backdrop with bright lights and no RGB for best results. If your white lighting is bright enough you may be able to drown out the RGB lighting
Thanx for reply , one last question I don't think you covered but Im worried about the clearance between PSU and drive bay when the panel is put BK on ,is it a tight fit ?
@@joehoughton11 that is going to vary on a case by case basis (quite literally, no pun intended 😅) at least measure your case with window to determine how much clearance you have before proceeding with the mod. If you add acrylic backing to the LCD for support that will need to be accounted for.
How whould it look like if you use "ambiligt led" instead of/with regular ones
It should work but any light other than white will mess with the colors of the LCD.
I’m start this mod I have it working but I want to solder a molex so I don’t have to plug it into the wall I bought one and some molex connectors what’s the best way to go about this without messing anything up I’m a noob I don’t want to start a fire lol
Remember that molex has 5V and 12v. 5v is red, 12v is yellow. I talk about this in another video "Powering your electronic projects." I also have a beginners soldering guide you can check out.
There is also a discord forum if you need more help. Check the links in the video description
ImmodderNation thank you for the quick reply I will take a look and watch everything and get back to you tonight thanks so much
You're welcome. Good luck
ImmodderNation I decided to just mount both boards into my pc and power it that way I find it a lot easier I don’t want to break the monitor lol
Hopefully that power board isn't running AC voltage. Be careful
Hmmm may do something similar, though have the lcd attached to a Raspberry pi (sitting in a drive bay) that can JUST display animations etc on the LCD, totally separate from the PC's display.
Shouldn't be too hard. You can use an HDMI to DVI adapter or VGA adapter. Good luck.
Your one has a better picture than the IBUYPOWER one.
Thank you for the wonderful compliment!
This is OP
Overpowered? Thank you!
Heeeeeeeeeeeey!! I have a H500M case from CoolerMaster, I'm still building it... I guess this case will go insane with a lcd side panel, wont it?
It will make ANY desktop PC better. Trust.
Do you think you could make this work on a thermaltake view 71 tg snow edition case? Id be interested in buying it if it could be pulled off and still look clean.
pcpartpicker.com/product/rnw7YJ/thermaltake-view-71-tg-snow-atx-full-tower-case-ca-1i7-00f6wn-00
It can be done but you'll need to hide the electronics on the inside by painting the tempered glass with plastidip paint, black vinyl, or the like.
If you're still interested, email me at the address in the about section of my channel.
Bro i got a LP140WH2 (TL)(T1) monitor from a notebook, is there any controller that I can use?
Do a Google search using the LCD panel model followed by the words "video board." Usually you can find something on eBay and sometimes Amazon in the $20-30 range.
couldn't you use angled mirrors to reflect the led onto the lcd without needing the contrast of a white background?
Without a white background colored images don't turn out right. If all you were going to use were black and white images, you could do it without a white background and bright lights.
I called my friend in to check this out, along with a demo of the actual snowblind, and he said something like "this guy needs a polarizer backing like the ibuypower one, should be cheap"
not sure if that helps, I'll ask him to clarify at some point because I may want to do this mod just to try and do some unique things with it.
EDIT: I guess "light guide" was basically the same thing or function, idk
I think he means light guide matrix, not polarizer backing. Helps increase contrast but not cheap to make.
I would love one! mine is a NZXT H440.
One of the first NZXT. Alright I'll be in touch
Hi there, I have two Thermaltake P5 tempered glass edition. I think you'd need 2 24inch LCD pannels.
I don't think that will work unless you want a lot of space blacked out. Also you could see the LCD and bright lights from the other side. Light leaking out the side. I don't think it can be done very well.