Adding/Including Memories
I lost my dad last year (2023) and have been finding ways to include keepsakes/memories in my workstation. I've dabbled here and there with doing small woodworking projects and attempted a wrist rest from a piece of oak I picked up with him from my great uncles wood shop. I milled it to fit a 60% keyboard as I hadn't decided what keyboard I would be using it on and thought that's where most of my wrist would be in contact even typing on a full keyboard. I gave it a torched/burn appearance as I really was lost in what to do. I found an old shell casing from going hunting with my dad in my hunting pack and decided to imbed it into the end of the wrist rest so it would just have a little difference and a small story behind it as well. I have other things around my workstation from family and friends, but it just feels a little more special having worked on it and adding something small that has a memory for me to it. (Purple was my grandmothers favorite color and I have kinda now...
Apr 8, 2024
The GMA 3100 supports 2048x1536. Even if it displays at that screen resolution, you would risk your computer slowing down. If you really like the monitor, you would also have to purchase a cheap graphics card that will display a resolution of 2560 x 1080 and is power efficient. That would probably set you back at least $100, but it would be to be on the safe side.
If you like LG, this one is also an option: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIADM25S38725 Those monitors all you would have to do is plug and play. Yes the resolution is 1920x1080 but it would put less strain on your computer.
The LG monitor on this drop page would be perfect with a brand new computer for sure. Honestly, it would not be worth it to upgrade your computer given its age. It could be more hassle than it's worth.
I am looking for touch screen monitors and options seem very limited. I could not find one from LG that is around the $200 price range. I found these:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/467866/thinkvision_23_led_touchscreen_monitor - no speakers
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/viewsonic-td2421-24-led-fhd-touch-screen-monitor-black/5633517.p?skuId=5633517 - Has Built In Speakers
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-P2418HT-23-8-Touch-Monitor/dp/B01NBX1Q2T - has 10 points of touch on the screen.
I could not find one that is higher than 1920x1080. All three monitors will work with your PC.