Quote: Originally Posted by Hak Foo 1. What's the best way to handle powering it? Right now, I have a Molex->adaptor plug to supply it with +12, which works but looks awful (somehow the cable must escape the case. If I get a power brick, it will need a switch. 2. What's the best way to mount and package it to avoid electrical shocks or fall-over/fall-apart 3. Is this a doomed value-for-money proposition when Craigslist is flooded with older 15" LCDs at $50 each, many of which will feature DVI, all of which will be higher resolution, and most of which will have stands?

Based on where your case is located, you could mount it to the case (side panel) and power it internally, so no weird wires running around.

You could also sleeve that 12v connector so it doesn't look awful.

You could use it as a gigantic status window instead (also mounted to the case).

thats just off the top of my head while I'm ignoring my on-line meeting ...

-godling