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Gaming PC modder transforms old laptop screen into case display

A gaming PC modder has mashed together an old laptop screen with a modern rig, providing its innards with a build-in gaming monitor

A PC case, transforming it into a sort of gaming monitor hybrid.

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This PC case screen mod may appear complex, yet, it's actually easier than you think to repurpose an old laptop screen as a monitor. Providing you can successfully salvage a from an old portable powerhouse, you can pair it with a driver board that adds power input and HDMI output. We wouldn't advise tearing up the best gaming laptop just to make a custom display, but if you've got an old machine gathering dust in your cupboard, this might be a great way to keep it away from your local landfill.

If you like to best U cooler. That said, MikelIttoriz's mod looks to be a great way to add something flashy to your case without forking out for one of those AIO setups with a tiny screen or a Raspberry Pi.