ASRock announced a display designed to attach to the side of a tower case for $150 or £118.81.

ASRock’s new display whose official name is Side panel set (Side Panel Kit), it is IPS, with a size of 13.3 inches, an aspect ratio of 16:9 inches, viewing angles of 293.76 degrees horizontally and 165.24 degrees vertically, anti-glare LED, brightness of 300 candelas per square meter, contrast ratio 800:1 and is capable of displaying 16.7 million colors. Their 1080p resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels) and its refresh rate of 60 Hz.

The purpose of the ASRock Side Panel Kit is mainly to serve as a second screen on desks where a second monitor cannot fit, so placing the screen on the side of the tower can be a good alternative. Of course, its 13.3-inch size means that in many cases it will end up covering or overshadowing the RGB lights that are used in the tower, so the design may not be particularly attractive to gamers, but it could be a good option. people who at the office level work with several applications at the same time and on a small desk.

Beyond the screen, users find themselves inside the package with one EDP cable, two extra long supports, two short supports, strips of double-sided tape and five cable clips to ensure proper attachment to the desktop computer case and easy cable management. However, there are not many boards that include an EDP connector, these are some of the models listed by Tom’s Hardware:

• Z790 LiveMixer
• Z790 For RS/D4
• Wi-Fi Z790M-ITX
• Wi-Fi Z790 Steel Legend
• Z790 PG Lightning
• Z790 Pro R
• Z790 PG Lightning/D4
• H610M-ITX/eDP
• B650E PG-ITX WiFi

It is true that ASRock Side Panel Kit is not a revolutionary invention, but it is applied in the right context and situation, It can be a good addition for those who need a second screen but don’t have the space for one.