Turned my hot water closet into my dream retro gaming station!

Posted by fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit | retrobattlestations | View on Reddit | 20 comments

Windows xp Core i7 Dual gtx 550 ti Teenage me is very happy, never could have afforded this in my wildest dreams back then, it was kraft dinner every night!

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fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit (OP)

Ppl love that. I found it new in box on fb marketplace for 5 bucks!

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Smart-Control-3253@reddit

Backdrop and peripherals are the only thing taking me out of era. Otherwise stellar.

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fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit (OP)

Yeah i had some tiles leftover from my tv wall so i used em. Im always hunting for a good mouse but have not found one that doesnt have the buttons worn out

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I feel like for these builds you don't necessarily need a "good" mouse. But just one that fits. Its cool they're making a lot of newer peripherals that Look retro still. Planning on getting my own build going soon, thanks for sharing!

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JViel90@reddit

I like the fan

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fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit (OP)

Daiso

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23027@reddit

My absolute favorite era of PC cases, viewing side panel with the plexiglass that has a subtle colour showing on the cut edges.

Banger setup my guy!

What method are you using to run HL2 on XP? I want to get all the Source games to run offline on my XP machines

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fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit (OP)

Thank you, its my favorite as well! I just picked up another gem of a case thats black with silver and its an alienware knockoff or something but it looks hella cool. As for hl2 i had to download a copy since as you know my copy doesn't work without steam.

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23027@reddit

Can you recommend to me where?

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fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit (OP)

I cant recall, ill check when i get home tho

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Baconmaster2890@reddit

I had the model up from your keyboard. gosh I miss both of them

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darth_laminator@reddit

Beautiful! I had the 2.1 version of those speakers for a while (Logitech X-230)...they were fantastic and I hope they're serving you well. Love the CD/DVD drawer and the Logitech G15 keyboard.

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fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit (OP)

Thanks! Yeah i had these laying around so why not have some 5.1 surround! The rear speakers are mounted on the wall perfectly behind me about 3 feet away so its a nice little gaming hole and the sfx are superb.

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homo-penis-erectus@reddit

holy cow you did SLI graphics cards - what a beast

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fatguyinalittlecooat@reddit (OP)

A bit overkill but why not right? All parts found locally for dirt cheap!

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fatman1239044@reddit

this looks beautiful