Redditor builds a PC inside an old CRT monitor — it looks like an ancient iMac, but runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 100fps in 1440p
A Redditor transformed a broken CRT monitor found in e-waste into a fully functional PC, combining retro aesthetics with modern performance. The build features a Ryzen 7600X CPU, RX 6900 XT GPU, and a 17.3-inch laptop display running at 1440p and 165Hz. It successfully runs demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 at 100fps while mimicking the look of an old iMac with a Windows XP-themed interface.
- ▪The PC was built inside a shattered, unrepairable CRT monitor found in e-waste.
- ▪It uses a Ryzen 7600X, RX 6900 XT, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 17.3-inch 1440p laptop panel.
- ▪The system runs Nobara Linux with a Windows XP-like theme for retro appeal.
- ▪Cooling is managed by six 120mm fans.
- ▪The build draws comparisons to the original iMac's all-in-one CRT design.
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Computing Redditor builds a PC inside an old CRT monitor — it looks like an ancient iMac, but runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 100fps in 1440p News By Darren Allan published 1 May 2026 As far as retro PC builds go, this'll take some beating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Discipline_Great on Reddit) 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-wasteThey decided to recycle it by using the monitor as a case for their PC buildThe resulting rig is built around a Ryzen 7600X CPU plus an RX 6900 XT GPU, uses a…
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