This gaming monitor has a feature that I've never seen before in a display: a slot that you can jam a full graphics card into

This Gaming Monitor Has a Feature That I've Never Seen Before in a Display

This gaming monitor has a feature that I've never seen before in a display: a slot that you can jam a full graphics card into. At this year's Computex, an exhibit caught my attention and made me do a double-triple take. It's not just a monitor — it's an all-in-one PC with a unique design that includes a slot for graphics cards up to 330mm in length. The LP-3201 from Loop is a 32-inch WQHD monitor that blends nostalgia with cutting-edge technology. A sales representative at Hermitage Akihabara mentioned that the slot is ideal for Nvidia's SFF standard, which is designed for small form factor PCs.

The Upgradeable All-In-One PC

What makes the LP-3201 stand out is its upgradeability compared to typical all-in-one systems. Most AIOs use laptop components to fit everything into a compact space, which limits the ability to upgrade parts like the GPU or CPU. However, the LP-3201 appears to be a standard PC that's been cleverly integrated into the back of a monitor. This design allows for full upgradeability, just like a regular tower PC.

At Computex, Loop showcased the LP-3201 with an Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 OC Edition. While this graphics card fits well within the monitor's slot, larger models like the Asus ROG Astral 50-series and the even bigger ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 are too long to fit. The RTX 5070, being a compact card, slots in seamlessly.

Inside the LP-3201

Beyond the GPU, the LP-3201 includes a Micro ATX motherboard and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU, an Arrow Lake chip. Loop has also managed to fit in a liquid cooling system and an 800W power supply. The monitor's back is lined with sizable air vents to ensure proper cooling.

As for the monitor itself, the LP-3201 offers a 32-inch screen with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 and a high refresh rate of 180Hz. It comes in a bright green color that's perfect for gamers. You can also upgrade the green model with wooden paneling over the air vents, or choose a more traditional black version.

Currently, the LP-3201 is sold as a bare-bones product in the Chinese market, requiring users to bring their own GPU, SSD, and operating system. However, Loop is interested in expanding into the Japanese market, suggesting that the product might reach other regions in the future. Loop already offers a similar curved monitor with an all-in-one system called the LP 3200 AIO, which includes a GPU. It remains unclear if the LP-3201 will ever be available in the United States.