DIY 1440p 144hz Monitor

[BrianXShen]

I got this idea after the DIY monitor video... what if I bought the panel from a 1440p 144hz monitor like the ASUS PG279Q and a control board to go with it. Could I technically make my own gaming monitor just by building my own case and VESA mount for it? Use some aluminum on the inside for the VESA mount and 3D print a case and bezel for it... Has anyone tried this? I'm very tempted because you can get a fully functioning monitor for less than half the price.

[BrianXShen]

Something like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32965253106.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.77f753d5BKI1yl&algo_pvid=f680a762-e14d-44db-8da7-227adf6e1b00&algo_expid=f680a762-e14d-44db-8da7-227adf6e1b00-0&btsid=19cdb9a9-f49b-423f-b011-e0a3b2c86396&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_8,searchweb201603_52

[Likwid]

In total is it cheaper then buying it new?

[SolarNova]

Hmm,, i dunno if thats a smart idea.

Cheap replacement panels are generally not A grade panels. They could have terrible uniformity and/or more dead pixels than normal.

I mean what if the panel u get turns out to be crap quality?, returning based on things like uniformity and dead pixels will likely be a right pita.

[BrianXShen]

1 hour ago, Likwid said:

In total is it cheaper then buying it new?

A panel and a control for a $600 monitor is around $200.

[BrianXShen]

35 minutes ago, SolarNova said:

Hmm,, i dunno if thats a smart idea.

Cheap replacement panels are generally not A grade panels. They could have terrible uniformity and/or more dead pixels than normal.

I mean what if the panel u get turns out to be crap quality?, returning based on things like uniformity and dead pixels will likely be a right pita.

Is that usually the case when it comes to buying panels on AliExpress?

[BrianXShen]

I would like to see Linus try it. I think it would be a fun little experiment.

[SolarNova]

2 minutes ago, BrianXShen said:

Is that usually the case when it comes to buying panels on AliExpress?

Cant say from personal use, but its not unheard of thats for sure.