The Granzon GAISC is a great example of how an idea, which sounds cool in your head, is only worthwhile if it is executed well. On paper, this is the Granzon product I envisioned when I think about the brand and what it wants to do, especially as a different product offering from Bykski. A no-excuses thick CPU block with top and side ports, large form factor, integrated bracket as part of a CNC-machined aluminium alloy top, and then adding in a splash of that wacky factor with an integrated display. But not just any display, it's actually a tiny monitor you power via USB and connect via HDMI. There are even physical buttons to change the brightness of the display! The use of standard connectors means you can also use it on your desk as a small standalone display, but no one should be doing this since you can get a larger, less expensive accessory to do the same. You can also use your own cables if the stock cables don't work for you, and all this is even before we talk about the CPU water block part of things wherein the GAISC is a good performer too. There is a separate AMD version for those who are on the red camp, but I can respect that this has decent CPU compatibility out of the box.

Then you get to actually setting this up and using it, and most of these positive feelings disappear. There is no first-party support for the display meaning this 1440p 60 Hz unit is completely yours to customize. It's not going to take long before you realize there isn't a lot you can add on this <3" display which will still be visible, and legible, from your seat a few feet away. Cable routing and block orientation are also new factors to consider here even before the G1/4" ports come into the picture, especially as the use of USB + HDMI connections means you will almost certainly need to have the cables going from inside the case to outside. The block is also massive to the point where the side ports are likely going to be useless on most motherboards, and the thickness can interfere with installation given Granzon literally uses thin screws as the mounting posts. There is guesswork involved with the installation too, and my sample did not even come with the correct size hex wrench to use in installation. There is also no user manual provided, be it printed or online, and I have to say the renders on the product page showing all the cool/useful screens for the display may just mislead potential customers too. At $165, and $200 elsewhere including the Bykski US store, I can't say I am impressed with the Granzon GAISC CPU block. You can do a lot better for your money, especially if you don't care about the one novel aspect here with the fully configurable display.