WOWNOVA 8.8" Computer Temp Monitor (Dynamic Theme Supported), 1 Click 1 Cable to Get Started Quickly PC Temperature Display Sensor Panel IPS Mini Secondary Screen CPU RAM HDD Data FPS Monitor (White)

I was looking for a display that can be used inside a PC case for my new build.First I bought the Phanteks 5.5" HiRes IPS display and works great but it's an extended HDMI display that act as a monitor. You can display anything on it. There is nothing wrong with an extended display, but you need to understand the behavior. Mounting it was simple, either magnetic or directly to 120mm fans.However, after some days I've found that to display temps themes on it, either from AIDA64 or Rainmeter for example, you have to develop them or get a shared one that is optimal for the display resolution. This was tedious for me and I just wanted a display that was simple to operate and that work on its own.This is where the Wownova 8.8" display shines.Connection:There is no HDMI because this is an USB display. You connect just 1 cable, either the provided USB-C or a USB header cable that goes directly to one of available motherboard USB 2.0 headers. It doesn't get easier than this.Display:I got the 8.8" version because it suits better for my PC build, but any size/resolution from same brand model works the same, just different aspect ratio. The display is high quality with IPS, colors are bright and vibrant.Software:You download the specified software which is called Turzx to manage the display. It provides 20+ bundled themes either vertical or horizontal formats for the installed orientation. With the click of a single button, the desired theme pass to the display and it starts displaying real-time temps and other data. It doesn't get easier than this. The software also has a section to develop your custom theme and it's very simple unlike Rainmeter or AIDA64. The software is also free.Mounting:Mounting it was also simple, the included brackets allows you to hook it up to 120mm fans or any sized fans with 1 bracket. I installed with 1 bracket (in the middle) to one of my top 140mm fans with a radiator screw. It just takes a few minutes to do everything. You may spend more time deciding which theme to use from the software rather than installing the display to your PC build.Of course, because this is a "closed" USB display, software like AIDA64 or Rainmeter doesn't work with it. You need to use the Turzx software or any other collaboration software that works with this type of display. For me, the simplicity to display a fully working theme on it is worth more than the "DIY" method of using an extended type HDMI display.Highly recommended.

This is a great panel for monitoring PC parameters like temperature, clock speed, wattage, RAM, VRAMand more. But this is not a 'second monitor' in the sense that anything can be displayed there. Only info from theincluded Turzx software can be shown. But there are lots to choose from and each skin is completely customizable, or you can create your own. It can be mounted vertical or horizontal. It uses only one cable, a 9-pin USB header when mounted inside the case, OR a standard USB-A for mounting externally. Power is provided thru the USB.The display brightness is adjustable, and bright enough to be seen thru smoke tinted glass.For more skins, check discuz turzx com. It's in Chinese but use your browser translator.

The media could not be loaded. Updated: Added video. Their software could be better, but it's usable, as you can see from my own custom theme.Overall, I love this product so far. Works right out of the box. Someone said it was too expensive, but I have built another computer with a tiny custom screen (using HDMI) and with the software and setting up, I might have spent $100 in hardware and software (and troubleshooting). With this USB screen, it isn't really a secondary screen and uses very little resources. The $139 asking price, combined with the free software and 8.8 inch screen, I felt is a fair price. Sure, you can buy a larger display, at a cheaper price, but it's the software part that makes this a better option, in my opinion.I have the little screen sitting under my main monitor, so I can glance at the little 8.8 inch screen to get an idea of CPU temperature or the time.Software is a little clunky, it could use some polish. It comes with pre-built in themes, which works in a pinch. If you want to make your own theme, you're going to have to poke around. This might take a lot of time, as it's more or less experimenting (at least for me).If you want video animation, it's in "Background", not in the themes editor. I started putting together a Pipboy (walking animation) with the tools available in the software. Right now my theme is pretty barebones, but when I have more time, I'll have to look online for some other ideas.

This thing is way too over priced for what you get. The image quality of the panel is pretty nice I'll admit. But the software is buggy, clunky and extremely limited. It only comes with a limited amount of pre-made gifs and images, that you have to download from a Google Drive??? You don't have a dedicated website to have your drivers/software on? Very very sketchy and my antivirus certainly didn't like it so, take that how you will. The software doesn't not really allow you to upload your own images/gifs. Every time I would try it would tell me it wasn't compatible. The device would randomly power off and not come back on unless I unplugged it from the motherboard and plugged it back in, then restarted the computer. Restarting the software would not do anything. Don't buy this or anything from this company.