Redditor builds a PC inside an old CRT monitor it looks like an ancient
iMac, but runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 100fps in 1440p

Date:
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Description:
This retro PC build that uses a burnt-out old monitor as a case is like an iMac on steroids.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A Redditor found an
unrepairable old CRT monitor in e-waste They decided to recycle it by using the monitor as a case for their PC build The resulting rig is built around a Ryzen 7600X CPU plus an RX 6900 XT GPU, uses a laptop panel for the front screen, and runs Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly If left-field DIY with PCs is your bag, then you'll like a new project that has popped up on Reddit, which consists of a full rig jammed inside an old monitor.

Wccftech spotted this intriguingly different PC build, whereby the innards
of the rig have been put together inside a hefty old CRT monitor, as shown
off by Redditor 'Discipline_Great'.

The Redditor explains that the monitor was discovered in local e-waste, but
it was shattered, and the internal components were "partly burned beyond repair", so about the only usable thing was the chassis. Article continues below You may like This ridiculously wild custom Lego PC is the best thing youll see today Is that a mini PC or a NES? Acemagic Retro X3 features some familiar casing, but with a welcome hardware boost inside Analog TV Simulator delivers a mind-blowing realistic sim of CRT TVs (Image credit: Discipline_Great on Reddit) So, why not turn that into a PC? The Redditor did exactly that, using an AMD Ryzen 7600X processor plus a Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card , alongside 16GB of DDR5 RAM in an MSI B650 Gaming Plus motherboard. The cooling is provided by six 120mm fans, and the display
itself at the front is a 17.3-inch laptop panel (offering a 1440p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate). Analysis: a novel anti-theft deterrent indeed (Image credit: Discipline_Great on Reddit) Some of the fellow inhabitants of Reddit wonder why on earth the original poster has done this, to which the obvious answer is: why not? It's a fun project, and one that harks back to the days when all-in-one PCs actually looked like this (rather than flat panels), such as the original iMac ( from the previous century, of course ).

The creator has also tried to make it look the part in terms of nostalgia, with the PC running Nobara Linux (a gaming-focused spin on the Fedora distro) using a Windows XP -like theme for more of a retro appearance. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Replying to one of the 'but why?' comments, the maker observes: "No one would steal it, and it's something different." I guess looking like a relic from
the past, thieves probably wouldn't bother with the PC (and I expect any burglar would think twice about their back health when first setting eyes on this lump of a computer, too until they picked it up).

To be fair, some of the criticisms on Reddit about the cooling are valid looking to the longer-term, there needs to be more thought about the airflow, and the internal layout is a little clunky and untidy overall. But hey, have you tried to fit a motherboard and a full set of PC components inside a monitor chassis? I'm guessing it's far from easy.

As for the gaming chops of this defiantly squat, retro PC build, we're told that it can run Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p ultra with ray tracing (on medium) at around 90 to 100 frames per second. Not shabby at all. The best graphics
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