Retro-Ready Modern Computer Cases

If you are building a retro gaming computer or sleeper PC but don't want to deal with an older computer case, these modern cases can give your build that vintage look with minimal effort.

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[Twintania]

nothing beats a case with a turbo display and chunky power switch

[jewelbriard]

Thanks, this is one of the better videos on what is available for 5.25 and 3.5 bays. Maybe you would consider a new video for 2023.

[cyberridz]

Exactly what the PC world needs right now. I really hate this trend of PC cases with tempered glass and lights I think they are so unattractive. I grew up in the 80s and 90s and I miss how computers used to be elegant and without a side panel window. Computers like the original IBM PC, Amiga, Atari ST, Sun Microsystems, NeXT Cube, Silicon Graphics etc. Are there any PC cases that have the same look and feel of computers of these eras?

[marusholilac]

I use a 3.5" front bay for a combo flash card/USB panel. What a luxury to be able to insert a real SD card into a computer without drama. Modern cases don't even give you a proper option for reading a micro SD. And who decided that I was never to watch a DVD or listen to a CD again? It may be more of a steam punk look, but the Cooler Master HAF XB Evo cube is still being manufactured, is built like a tank, and is easily had for $150. I mounted a Blitz BA-R9 sound bar across the top rear for my speaker solution and it is precisely the width of the case. Looks a bit like a range or a washing machine. Another advantage of the cube form factor is that there is no strain on the MB from a big air cooler or a heavy GPU. Somebody sold a white painted one on ebay August 14 '22 if you want to see what that looks like. Thanks for this badly-needed video.

[Autumn-prve]

The rosewill line M was my first pc case and I just bought one again on ebay now that they are discontinued, it's retro for a different era than beige imo, but the 2010-2014 pc gaming era, when prices were insanely cheap and a bunch of people came into the space. I built my first pc ever with a dual core i3 (with hyperthreading!), 8 gb of ddr3 1600 mhz, a 500 gb wd blue hard drive, and eventually an r7 265. It was a venerable little rig, especially once I put in a gtx 970. Eventually I converted down to an itx pc before selling it and moving on. But now I am building another budget rig and was feeling nostalgic, so I'm back to the little rosewill minimalist retro chiq mini tower. (I don't recommend the case unless you can get it for $40 or so, not the $80 that I had to pay for one on ebay)

[SSketchii]

you're such a beautifully niche channel. thank u for existing!

[majorpayne]

For me on Windows 98 and below, the PSU mount must be on the top.

[leinardesteves]

I finally found a youtuber that has the same obsession as I do! Making modern gear, and putting them on vintage styled housing 😂

Have you ever found a hotswap full size keyboard that has that big bezel flaps at the top like the model M and dell at101?

[jas_bataille]

Yesss thank you so much!!! I'm not building a vintage system, . but I wanna buid a replica of Edward's PC from Cowboy Bebop, and the In Win case fits the bill 100%!

[mjlancraft]

I've used the cooler master n400 for builds, it's quite roomy & easy to build in but lacks places for good hiding of cables

[Maxa]

You only briefly mentioned peripherals, I have to point out that modern, black, mechanical PS/2 keyboards are available. The one I have is QPAD Mk-50, and it's available with Cherry MX Reds, Blues, and Browns, though I've never seen it with Browns, but all good switches. The only bad thing is that the actual PS/2 connector is very brittle and if you're not careful the pins will easily bend or break off.

It's pretty common and cheap on the used market where I'm from. No idea about Ebay pricing.

[eppicshotgun]

The Phanteks Enthoo Pro is ridiculously big lol, and the very top "bay" is actually not a bay unfortunately. Its a really nice case and its really easy to build in.

[larrisAWSOME]

I'd like to recommend the Zalman T6 which not only has a very retro-esque front grill but a top mount for PSUs

[Wesleym]

I'm currently painting a Silverstone Fara 311 case in a beige color with a metallic/silvery back to give it a nice retro look.

[legendarylinc]

Thanks for the video! Keep up the good work.

[darklight]

I do love the look of current popular PC cases that almost everyone has at the moment, but I definitely still use a dvd drive in my box so I may pick up a case for my upcoming build...I was gonna just keep my old case but I just hate building a new machine and not putting it in a new case.

[RiggityWRECKED]

The Focus G and Focus G Mini by Fractal Design is another good choice.

[arshazam]

Umm.. what case are you using in the beginning of the video. Looks very modern and nice 😊

[Heymrk]

I had the BA745 Boston speakers, but in beige. I sold them in 2017.

[jim-qm]

i own the black rosewill case and the phantecke case, , what i like about the rosewill you can put the atx power suplly at the bottom or the top of the case, , by switching the plate, i tryed it and it has 3 usb 2.0 and 2 usb 3.0 and a fan switch thats my windows xp computer, , and i always try to buy pc cases with 5.25 bays, great video, , retro gaiming lives