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Old CRT Monitor Reborn as Powerful Gaming PC
2 May
Summary
- A damaged CRT monitor was repurposed as a PC case.
- The build features a Ryzen 7600X and RX 6900 XT.
- It runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p ultra with ray tracing.
A Redditor has ingeniously repurposed an old, unrepairable CRT monitor into a housing for a high-performance gaming PC. Discovered in local e-waste, the monitor's chassis was the only salvageable part due to internal damage.
The creator then integrated modern components, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7600X processor and a Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card. A 17.3-inch laptop panel serves as the front display, offering a 1440p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate.
To enhance the retro aesthetic, the system runs Nobara Linux with a Windows XP-like theme. This unique build not only serves as a functional gaming machine but also as a conversation piece, with the creator humorously noting its low theft appeal.
Despite some valid concerns regarding long-term airflow, the PC demonstrates impressive gaming capabilities. It successfully runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p ultra settings with medium ray tracing, achieving approximately 90 to 100 frames per second.
