Front LED/LCD clock?

wallaceff · **23rd August 2007, 10:45 PM**

I'm looking for something like this:

http://www.pccasegear.com.au/prod1795.htm

to put on the front of my PC. I don't have/don't want to by a fancy case. I really just need a CLOCK that will stay on even with the PC is asleep. Something for a 3.5 inch bay really, maybe USB powered?
I could always by a clock radio and rip out the inside bits.. but was really hoping for something more elegant.
I basically have a PC that sits ontop of the TV and miss having a clock!

Do you guys have ANY suggestions?

vlad · **23rd August 2007, 10:49 PM**

Will you see it from your reclining chair?

wallaceff · **24th August 2007, 11:55 AM**

I'm saying I'd like something 'similar' to that link I posted. About the same size as the usual VCR clock time, but for my HTPC (or PC as in my situation).

dgaust · **24th August 2007, 12:33 PM**

You could have a look at the Silverstone MFP51 LCD screen.

It has a lot of capabilities, but I' m not sure if it works when the computer is off. You could check some reviews, or even email Silverstone.

GatsbyAssaSSin · **24th August 2007, 02:49 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgaust

You could have a look at the Silverstone MFP51 LCD screen.

It has a lot of capabilities, but I' m not sure if it works when the computer is off. You could check some reviews, or even email Silverstone.

Anyone know where to get the MFP51 in Australia / and price?

Astrotoy7 · **24th August 2007, 10:31 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatsbyAssaSSin

Anyone know where to get the MFP51 in Australia / and price?

Damned if you'll find an Oz seller, otherwise Ebay is your friend

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-SILVERSTO...QQcmdZViewItem

astro

wallaceff · **25th August 2007, 09:49 PM**

So... other than buying a clock radio and ripping it apart... any ideas??? I dont' want a new case!

PCgeek · **26th August 2007, 12:04 AM**

Like this???

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...sys%20Computer

wallaceff · **26th August 2007, 06:41 AM**

Yes, pretty much like that only I don't want it back lit (too bright). You know, just the look of a clock radio sort of thing and a clock only! I can't believe its soooo hard to find!

cme.2007 · **4th August 2008, 02:19 AM**

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but....

This is the very thing I am after. I have searched everywhere with no joy.

My problem for anyone interested.

I installed my htpc but had to remove my dvd recorder to fit it in. I didnt realise how often I looked at the clock until it was gone.

I now need an lcd/vfd display that will show the time when the pc is off. I know I could buy a cheap digital clock and stick it on the front of the pc but thats not the point.

I've found loads of displays, with clock functions but none of them seem to indicate that they function when the pc is off. Does anyone have a display that would do this?

scottb721 · **4th August 2008, 09:26 PM**

Could you make something yourself ?
Hack a clock that runs on batteries or is USB powered.

cme.2007 · **7th August 2008, 07:07 AM**

That thought had occured.

I was wondering if anyone with a silverstone or something similar knew if it would display a clock in standby/hibernate.

I've gone off on all sorts of tangents - PICAXE based clocks, ripping the clock out of a vcr but it seems that I must be a bit weird [well me and the OP

] in wanting a clock as I cant find any threads anywhere. I be happy to find a thread "how do you get the xyz123 display NOT to show the clock in hibernate"

My other half suggested buying a clock - women, tuh, they just dont understand. Unless I spend several hours reinventing the wheel its not worth doing.

dgaust · **7th August 2008, 11:16 AM**

They should all still display something when they're in sleep/hibernate mode.... a least the VFD on my Fusion does. As far as I can recall it will also still display the time when it's turned off, provided it's still plugged in and the PSU is still sending power to the mobo.