Jonsbo Cases Get Front LCD Screen Options

Chinese PC case and cooling company Jonsbo isn’t afraid to explore niches and novelties. Its latest move: a PC case with a front LCD screen. D31 and D41 case With front panel screen option. In addition, we started selling DS8 Black 8 inch screen accessory (white version Available for hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts to add or enhance their PC experience.

The Jonsbo D31 and D41 are Micro-ATX and ATX cases respectively. Both come in a black or white finish and feature a mesh or solid panel below the distinctive 8-inch screen. If you’re not interested in screens, you can also opt for the full mesh or solid front panel option.

Before we get into the details, it’s worth highlighting the price. These systems are now beginning to be sold in Europe. in German, computer based A model with a built-in 8-inch screen is reported to cost €120, but you can get the same case without the screen for about half that amount. German euro prices include 19% VAT, so if these cases hit US retailers, models with LCD screens may not be listed for well over $100. .

Jonsbo’s D31 and D41 aren’t all that different in size, with the Micro-ATX D31 offering a capacity of 33.64 liters (452 ​​x 205 x 363 mm) and the ATX D41 offering a capacity of 35.36 liters (440 x 205 x 392 mm). To do. Therefore, there is little to distinguish between them other than the maximum capacity of the motherboard and the number of expansion slots (4 or 7). Both the D31 and D41 have the same fan and maximum compatibility numbers as follows:

• Fans: Front 120 mm, Rear 120 mm, Top 2x 140 or 3 x 120 mm, Floor 2x 140 or 3 x 120 mm
• Maximum compatibility: CPU cooler: 168mm, GPU: 330mm – 400mm. Power supply unit: 140mm

Front I/O is no different. Both designs offer a combination of two Type-A USB ports and one Type-C USB port as well as an audio jack. The only other difference worth mentioning is that the D31 offers fewer internal drive mounting choices (1x 3.5 and 2x 2.5 inch mounts), while the D41 fits one more in each drive size.

Now let’s take a closer look at the screen. The 8-inch display sits nicely on the top of the front of the case. Back in the days when optical disc drives were roaming the world, there might have been 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch bays. According to Jonsbo, the screen is 1280 x 800 pixels, displays 16.7 million colors, has a maximum brightness of 300 nits and a contrast of 1000:1. This TFT LCD of him has a very slow response time of 30 ms and refreshes at up to 60 Hz, so don’t expect to be gaming. The screen is connected internally via mini-HDMI or USB-C.

Users can buy D31 or D41 and upgrade to this screen later. By default, it is designed to display output from Jonsbo’s live wallpaper app or live system information piped from AIDA 64. The stand mechanism allows you to prop it up anywhere on your desk. There are power and brightness adjustment buttons on the side of the main unit.