Is it possible/viable to put modern components into an old case, and use the original keyboard, mouse, and monitor?
I prefer the look of older PCs but I need to still be able to use it.
as long as it's the same case standard i don't see why not
web-search "sleeper pc"
>>53740627
>>53740678
Appreciate it.
>>53740588
Older cases generally have shit airflow due to the heat requirements back then.
Trust me, I'm old.
>>53740588
>being this hipster
>>53740678
>sleeper
PCs aren't cars, nerd
It depends on what you mean by old.
>>53740869
I'll deal.
>>53740895
>>being this hipster
you fuckin know it brah
>>53740902
80s-90s look best if you ask me.
>>53740588
It viable but airflow and space will become a problem
Look up "sleeper builds" for advice a idea's
>>53740895
>PCs aren't cars
not me who named it that
sure it's a shit name but that's what will get the most relevant results in a web search
>>53741189
Honestly if you can't hop into your pc and drive it down the road then it must be pretty shitty.
>>53740588
yes, i just made one like that, it runs just about anything at 1080p60 and the only reason it doesn't do so on ultra is because I put a cheap gpu in it
>>53740588
You may enjoy this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH6ZQDlCK7Y
Of course, as long as it's ATX, it will take ATX components.
Be mindful that most beige box cases were designed for older hardware with substantially less power consumption and heat output, so you aren't going to fit an overpowered gaming shitbox build into it without some modding or resorting to liquid cooling.
If you use a working old system (hopefully nothing special or high-end) for one of these projects, at least sell or give the guts to someone who will appreciate them. Other than "retro gaming" types, old hardware is a wonderful learning tool.
>>53740588
I got a cash register PC case. It was a full size tower set horizontally that held 3 5", 3 3", and 5 internal 3". I have had it for 15 years, and it worked great with all my upgrades
>>53742263
yeah, first video on google. good job nigger.
if you watch his next video its like watching a Al Harrington's Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tubeman Emporium and Warehouse commercial.