This is my first PC build that I wanted to share with you all. I have waited years to build my own computer, and when I saw this new Silverstone retro case, it sparked me to take the full leap. This has been one of the most fun and rewarding experiences. I didn't want a night club look, but I wanted to create a sleeper build or a computer that looked like the computers I used at my parent's house as a kid. Finding the right pieces for this build took me awhile to acquire, but for me, the best part was finding the right pieces i needed to do this my way.
The Roland speakers were very hard to find in great condition. The mouse is the new Amiga Tank Mouse from Sordan, and the keyboard is a Vortex KBTre/PC66 that I installed an IBM logo I had custom made from Sticker Library. I added that Windows 95 sticker in the middle which I feel elevated that retro feel. Finally, throughout this entire experience, Silverstone's customer service has been nothing short of amazing.
Cooling in this case is an issue where the GPU basically splits the case in half. I had TLLGlobalLLC on Etsy 3D print me brackets so that I could mount the dual Noctua fans in front of the GPU which greatly assists in temperatures. I really liked the look of multiple fans so I added as many as I could and where applicable. This doesn't mean that all the fans are necessary. I just added more because I thought they looked cool.
I hope my build can inspire others who have not built their own computer to build one, and I hope I can inspire others to get this Silverstone case. I bought another Silverstone FLP-01 I'll be saving for a future build. I am grateful to all those here on reddit who helped me create this beauty even when I had some of the dumbest questions.
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Great work!
Enjoy your PC!
It is nothing short of amazing!
Excellent
Looks beautiful!
I was looking at these just yesterday, would love to built it myself.
I love it! And nice work on the screen saver
Crazy looking sleeper build, awesome!
Looks extremely good
Seriously seriously cool build.
Lol first two pictures i was like “dang, hope guy can get an era appropriate monitor for his sick retro PC”
you could have a pair of my rolands depending where you are, i refurbish stereo Hi-Fi equipment and do a metric ass ton of vintage computer speakers, i’ve, resoldered, reconed and retrobrighted about 30 sets of them by now among all the other machines i’ve saved from the landfill and put back into someone’s home.
https://preview.redd.it/y44rij8frk1f1.jpeg?width=533&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=033e03a6d41836a04f5aaaad8d905e1e6272e721
Noc Tuah all over that thang
PIPES
https://preview.redd.it/46armyd3tk1f1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e780f6db71f4b2e175550a989d4bddfe9a8431d
that’s hard af 🔥
My face want from 😄to 💀
Sleeper build
That’s a beautiful build. Enjoy your machine! May I ask, what speakers are those?
Nice, love it!
Now you need to 3D print a CRT housing.
Such an unique build really loved it
my only opinion is the mouse. a bit too old for the 90s aesthetic.
Nice sleeper build. 👏
What’s inside it?
XScreenSaver?
That’s amazing, looks like my first pc one running counterpoint the other a Mega PC
Now this is a sweet build can’t get a case with that build quality anymore.
amazing work
I love these old school style cases and really want to use one in a future build. The Roland speakers are a very nice touch!
More importantly how did you get the “pipes” screensaver?
I didn’t think I would ever get nostalgic for beige but holy crap that is a lovely job. Retro speakers keyboard and mouse are superb.