Alphacool USB-Display
Specifications
Published: 21st November 2006 | Source: Alphacool | Price: |
Author: Llwyd Johnson
Hardware Acquired: Alphacool
Specifications
I found myself slightly stuck when it come to this specific screen's specifications because of the fact that there is no English translation available on the site. Thankfully, with the wonder that is online translation I have been able to dig up the following details:
Technical data:
- Blue-white graphics
- Display is 240X128 pixel
- Inverted display (blue display with white writing)
- USB 1.1 & 2.0 Compatible
- Installation in 2x 5.25" slot
- Extra-Slim (1cm deep, including. Controller)
- Software is available for download
- Boundless notice possibilities
- Weight: 200g
- Face plate made out of brushed aluminum
Examples of use:
"Notice of system temperature, processor, CPU-saturation, network statistics, memory location, Winamp title, News-Feeds (z. B. BBC-world), Game Stats....."
Alphacool do however have an English page for the external / desktop model of the screen giving these details:
"SOFTWARE ALPHA LCD No Software CD is available for the moment. From today, the first public Beta version from ALPHA-LCD can be downloaded. The long expected Software is programmed especially for our displays, can be auto-installed and has a basically improved driver model. Just see for yourself! The downloadable Software enables it to display System information, like Temperature or Memory use, and also the possibility to show graphics. With the help of a simple Script file you can display external data (i.e) Winamp or Mainboard-Monitor (MBM5) results. The possibilities are unending! The Software is available in more languages and very handy for all users due to its intuitive Drag&Drop module. Examples for use: Displaying system temps, CPU, CPU-load, Networking Stats, Memory use, Winamp Titles, News-Feeds (i.e. BBC-World), Game Stats, Email details,... etc,etc. * The compatibility to LCD-Hype was highly improved by a new Script."
Technical data:- Blue-white Graphic - Display
- 240x128 Pixel, inverted (blue display with white fonts)
- USB 1.1 & 2.0 compatible
- external operation
- Extra-Slim (1cm thick, incl. Controller)
- The Alpha-LCD Software is downloadable in the Beta version (see below)
- Unending possibilities for displaying.
- Weight: approx. 350g
- plate from aluminum anodized/brushed
- full graphic display with port for USB 1.1 or USB 2.0
- Retail packing
- LCD display external
- USB cable: 3m
The complete data page for the desktop model can be seen Here
Most Recent Comments
good work Llwyd :)
great review Llwyd
we've had these displays for ages but have been waiting on software, a very very well written piece of work and as soon as Alphacool are back on my MSN I'll point them in the direction.
Thank you for doing it so well.
Specialtech
we've had these displays for ages but have been waiting on software, a very very well written piece of work and as soon as Alphacool are back on my MSN I'll point them in the direction.
Thank you for doing it so well.
Specialtech
yea it only has an external USB connector, i didnt want to knock out any PCI plates so i just chopped up a USB PCI plate and wired the lot up inside the case - it quite honestly took about 20 seconds to install the lot
Bah that sucks, that's a buykiller for me right there. I don't have any more USB ports on the i/o backplane :( Plus draping a cable across everything isn't sexy :( Crystalfontz it is!
Bah that sucks, that's a buykiller for me right there. I don't have any more USB ports on the i/o backplane :( Plus draping a cable across everything isn't sexy :( Crystalfontz it is!
The mediaLab has this adaptor,
[IMG]http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i263/markkleb/medialab.jpg[/IMG]
I know they sell them separately and would work with any usb. Alsso its really no prob to solder the wires (only 4) to a usb plug
EDIT: found it here is the adapter seperate
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=250&products_id=1456
ive been through like 5 motherboards that i have never sold on / thrown any of the PCI plates ive gotten with them so i've got a bunch that i can butcher if anyone fancies one. once routed behind the mobo tray and behind the drive racks its not even visible
Edit: added some extra bits to the spec page that ST have pointed out and fixed the two missing image + links on the first page
Edit: added some extra bits to the spec page that ST have pointed out and fixed the two missing image + links on the first page
or you could just purchase a cheapy belkin USB2 pci adaptor, (eg the 5 port) comes with 4x external ports and 1x internal port (proper "A" usb)
someone has got an ace collection of TUNAGE if they have got pendulum
kool screen but why have a 3m usb cable on it LOL
kool screen but why have a 3m usb cable on it LOL
HI thanks for the review, I spotted this & have been very tempted but couldnt find any proper reviews so I was suspicious. However reading your review I will have to treat myself to one,
someone has got an ace collection of TUNAGE if they have got pendulum
kool screen but why have a 3m usb cable on it LOL
It's probably so that you can try and hide it as good as possible which means routing it in areas where it could possibly take quite a long cable to reach out of the back panel and in to the socket.
I am currently making a semi scratch case. I am using the fascia from a silverstone case and modded the alphacool LCD into it.
[IMG]http://upload.overclock3d.net/get.php?id=1954&view=1[/IMG]
Think it looks okay for an un finished mod.
And I know i need to spray those screws.
Dave
[IMG]http://upload.overclock3d.net/get.php?id=1954&view=1[/IMG]
Think it looks okay for an un finished mod.
And I know i need to spray those screws.
Dave
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