ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

PC gaming is consistently delivering some of the most captivating experiences for video game enthusiasts. With so many options for upgrades and customization, many players take their personal PC gaming setup very seriously. Today I’ll be taking a close look at one possible configuration—an incredible multi-display setup featuring three ASUS VG245HY 24″ Gaming Monitors along with the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit.

ASUS 24″ VG245HY Gaming Monitor

There are plenty of good reasons to choose a multi-monitor display setup for your PC. From multitasking to an increase in productivity and more, extra screen real estate is always a good thing. However, today I am going to focus specifically on the benefits it offers for PC gaming.

For this setup I am using three 24″ gaming monitors. The ASUS VG235HY model is a perfect foundation for a multi-display setup—in particular with regard to one gearing towards an incredible gaming experience. These monitors are built for gamers, with 1ms response time and a 75Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.

Furthermore, they pack in all the regular features that I often compliment when reviewing gaming monitors in the ASUS family. These include FreeSync technology to battle screen tearing, easy menu operation with joy-stick control, GamePlus hotkey functionality, and much more.

Another thing I appreciate about using these monitors in a multi-display setup is the size. ASUS monitors already typically feature a sleek design. However, size is particularly noticeable when stringing together 3 monitors on a single desk. In that sense, I find the ASUS VG235HY to offer great balance. These monitors won’t take up extreme amounts of desk space in comparison to larger models, yet they still create incredible immersion with a full 3 x 24″ inches of display area.

ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

As gamers we are always looking for that powerful sensation of escapism. Getting lost in new and exciting worlds is what often makes video games so engaging. Naturally, a multi-display setup really helps to invoke those feelings of being a part of the game world around you.

However, the feature that really ties this setup together is the inclusion of the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit. The inherent issue with a multi-display setup is the presence of the bezel around each monitor. This causes an interruption in the continuity of the image between each screen.

This is where the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit comes in. The kit consists of two clear light-refracting lenses that clip over each monitor-to-monitor junction. This results in the elimination of the bezel area from the user’s view, making it appear as though the picture sprawls without interruption from one monitor to the next.

Consequently, when combining the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit with a custom monitor resolution, compatible games will display across all three monitors in a single image. You’ll need to utilize your GPU’s software to set a custom resolution that accounts for all three screens. By taking advantage of this increase in display size, players will be able to see more of the virtual world in a single frame than would be otherwise possible.

ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

Setting up the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

Getting started with a bezel free display is fairly simple. The kit consists of 2 light-refracting lenses and four adjustable clips. It can comfortably fit monitors up to 27″ in size.

The trick to installing the kit properly is to ensure the monitors are placed at just the right angle. The kit comes with a small piece of cardboard for measuring the angle, and this should get you right in the ballpark. Upon clipping the lenses in place, it’s simply a matter of making very slight adjustments to the angle of each monitor.

Once you hit the sweet spot, the bezel will effectively disappear from view. You’ll want to ensure that the viewing angle is comfortable and centered. Moving too far to the left or right will nullify the effectiveness of the lenses.

The release latch on the clips make both adding and removing the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit quick and easy. This is a nice feature as some users may not want to leave the kit on at all times. It’s an incredible utility for wide-screen gaming, but isn’t always necessary for day-to-day computing tasks.

ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

Incredible immersive gaming

This leads us to the ultimate goal of this multi-display bezel-free setup. By combining a trio of capable gaming monitors with the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free kit, the results are impressive indeed. I took the opportunity to test a number of different games with this robust display.

Racing games are on genre that truly shines with a multi-display setup. In taking GRID 2 for a spin, I was truly impressed with how immersive the overall experience was. The game lets you toggle between multiple camera angles—including multiple views from inside the vehicle. When playing in this mode, it feels almost as though the monitors are simply serving as the windshields of the vehicle!

Another popular title that looks intriguing to say the least in a multi-display setup is Stardew Valley. In this retro 16-bit farming sim you regularly trek about your farm and the local village. Typically, you can only see part of an area at any given time, and would rely on a scrolling screen to reveal further points on the map. However, when playing in this setup, you’ll be able to see the entire width of your farm in a single frame.

Finally, I tried out the recent turn-based strategy game XCOM: Chimera Squad. Once again, this title often provides a limiting overhead view that requires camera scrolling to reveal the entire map. However by enabling this ultra-wide resolution, I can regularly see not only the width of the battle area, but surrounding streets and rooftops as well!

ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

Expand your gaming rig with a wide bezel-free three-monitor display

By combining a trio of fantastic screens such as the ASUS VG245HY 24″ Gaming Monitor along with the ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit, PC gamers can enjoy some pretty incredible results. A setup such as this can literally change the landscape of gaming by offering an immersive, sprawling display that simply isn’t achievable with a single monitor. From the sensation of riding in the cockpit of a speedy race car to the advantage of seeing more of the map in an overhead view, there are so many aesthetic benefits to gaming with a multi-display setup.

There is already a vast library of great games available to play on a setup like this today. However, I also can’t wait to see how it performs on some of the biggest upcoming releases too. It seems tailor-made for pending titles such as Microsoft Flight Simulator, Cyberpunk 2077, and Halo Infinite. With June right around the corner it’s the best time of the year for big game announcements—as well as articles, promotions, and of course huge gaming contests from Best Buy Canada!

Dave Neufeld
Dave Neufeld
Dave is an avid gamer, a musician/songwriter/recording artist, and an ardent reader with a degree in the Classics but a love for comics too. When he's not gigging with the band or pulling books at his local comic shop, he can usually be found gaming on any platform, from consoles to PC to his self-built personal arcade cabinet.
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239 COMMENTS

  1. I would love to play Call of Duty games on the ASUS monitor set up with the bezel kit, so I can experience the full potential of the game on the widest screen possible.

  2. I would play Sea of Thieves and it would be excellent on 3 synced monitors, instead of one.

  4. This is so cool. My son is in his fourth year of Game Design at Sheridan and could do some serious design on this. He plays on steam all the time. I would probably play something lame like Clue on steam, he would play something like A Hat in Time or Cuphead.

  5. I would love to play Apex Legends with this ASUS monitor because it would allow me to see absolutely everything more clearer and it would make the visuals look so sharp so that I can win! 😛

  8. I would like to play Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege on this monitor for the added peripheral awareness.

  11. I would like to play Flight Simulator (because the ASUS VG245HY monitor is 1000% better than my old Lenovo monitor I’ve been using… it is all but ready for the recycle bin …. where it was headed 10 years ago when I appropriated it to replace my even older monitor.)

  12. Counter-strike 1.6 ; because it won’t break the immersion that multi-monitor configurations promise!

  18. Playing Microsoft Flight on the Simulator ASUS 24″ VG245HY Gaming Monitor would be so awesome! Such an immersive experience and it would bring this game to the next level!

  19. I asked my son what he thought, and he wants to play Minecraft like this, which sounds like a very interesting idea!

  22. This is such a cool and creative concept. All these years struggling with bezels could have been avoided!
    Would definitely love to play some racing games with this setup. Will have to check if I can get Burnout on my PC now

  23. These monitors look great! I feel like a racing game like Forza would work excellently on these monitors, it would be just like looking through a car windshield!

  24. The grad gift was going to be another asus vg245 monitor….but this would take the cake…3 beautifully blended screens…the immersive screen view is amazing! Terraria, minecraft, tf2, risk of rain…plus streaming…its a long list of games whose overall picture quality and expanse would be heightened with this setup. Or the flip side, work productivity. Love love love.

  26. When Cyberpunk 2077 comes out this would be great. My old monitor resolution is not good…Would be so immersive

  27. Forza Horizon 4 would be so realistic since you could have different monitors setup for different views.

  29. Assetto Corsa would be a great game to play and this set up would allow for a more immersive experience.

  30. I would love to play Microsoft flight simulator-With this screen, it would be just like sitting in a real cockpit.

  33. I would love to play the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 game with these monitors, for the most immersive experience possible!

  37. Playing Stardew Valley would be awesome to see the entire width of your farm in a single frame instead of having to scroll.

  41. dirt 4, driving game with all the views to look out at, plus i need to get better at it to beat a friend, so hopefully more screens helps me.

  42. I am a streamer and would LOVE a triple monitors set up,…but then when I saw the bezel kit in action, I began to dream of the possibilties. I would love to try PUBG, The Golf Club 2019, Sea of Thieves, Stardew Valley, No Man’s Sky and Euro Truck Simulator 2 on this gorgeous set up!!! Grand Theft Auto 5 would be dreamy too!!

  44. I would love to try Microsoft Flight on the SimulatorASUS 24″ VG245HY Gaming Monitor! It would bring the game to the next level! It would be awesome!

  45. Thanks for a thorough review! I can only imagine the difference this system would make when we play Forza, Call of Duty & Fortnite, and for when hubby and son, who play across the miles, a game called World of Warplanes! The field of view with seamless vision will allow hubby to finally beat his son by catching him from behind mate! 🙂

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