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Skyler Vinsonhaler

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2FPwW

I'm wondering what would be a good monitor for this mini-ITX rig I am planing to build, (critiques welcomed, never built a mini-itx build before). the link before is what has been appearing frequently when I am googling for results, though I would like at least 17"

http://www.amazon.com/AOC-E1649FWU-USB-Powered-Portable-Monitor/dp/B005SEZR0G

I am also wondering what are good ways to carry all of this? Any recommended bags to get? I'm also looking for a 3-socket mini surge protector that Belkin makes that would be good in invest in, (unless there is one I'm not thinking of atm).

Thank you for everyones help!
 
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manofchalk
That monitor would put your graphics card to waste, as it will have its own GPU in it, with the USB basically acting as the PCIe slot. You want something that hooks up to your computer conventionally.

I would be looking for a small monitor with VESA mounting, and with that you could get some small VESA wall mount and have that bolted to the side of your Prodigy.
So lets say this monitor
http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-22-Inch-Full-HD-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1390441611&sr=1-2&keywords=21+inch+monitor
And this mount
http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Articulating-Bracket-Monitor-ML10B/dp/B000ID7QNI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1390441819&sr=1-2&keywords=VESA+monitor+wall+mount

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That monitor would put your graphics card to waste, as it will have its own GPU in it, with the USB basically acting as the PCIe slot. You want something that hooks up to your computer conventionally.

I would be looking for a small monitor with VESA mounting, and with that you could get some small VESA wall mount and have that bolted to the side of your Prodigy.
So lets say this monitor
http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-22-Inch-Full-HD-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1390441611&sr=1-2&keywords=21+inch+monitor
And this mount
http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Articulating-Bracket-Monitor-ML10B/dp/B000ID7QNI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1390441819&sr=1-2&keywords=VESA+monitor+wall+mount

Would require a bit of modification to the case, maybe some way of bracing the side panel so it doesnt flex too badly, but it can be done.
 
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Skyler Vinsonhaler

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Gotcha, though something was weird about it



I think that would be a great idea, I just have no experience in modifying cases... Do I just drill holes in the side of the case where I would put the mount? Do I need to have some sort of counter-balance?
 
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Skyler Vinsonhaler

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Maybe I should just get something big enough for both a stand up monitor and a case then if I'm not confident in modifying a case by myself. I heard a large padded suitcase could carry the rig and monitor.
 
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I have actually been heavily invested in figuring out how to bring such a product to market. The hard part is coming up with the funds needed to secure patents and getting prototypes made. :lol:
 
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