Building a MicroATX IBM Clone: The NuXT Turbo PC

Assembling my own custom IBM PC XT clone! The Monotech NuXT is an Intel 8088 motherboard with 640K RAM, XT-CF card interface, SVGA graphics and much more. A completely functional Turbo XT system in a MicroATX form factor, including Adlib sound and a 5.25" 360k floppy drive.

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[NickOfTime]

Putting a 5 1/4" drive in a modern case is the most LGR thing you can do to a case.

[kiboughttobeenough]

I dunno if anyone has said this, but you can call this machine a NuXT Cube.

[RonOverdrive]

Now if only they made something like this for 486's.

[DadCooks]

The intro screen of the game 688 Attack Sub shows my boat, SSN 688 Los Angeles, breeching from a test emergency blow during sea trials. I am a Plank Owner of the 688. Many fond memories.


Great build video. I appreciate that you are keeping old computer tech alive. To understand the future we need to understand the past. Keep it alive.

[lordterra]

Now all we need is someone to remake some 14 inch CRTs with new components.

[christopherdwyer]

Been buying parts from this guy for over a year now! His quality is top notch, and hes a great guy to talk to and ask questions. I'm glad hes getting some press. He told me about this board being in the works at the start or the year and I was so excited. Great video as always Clint, thank you sir!!@

[Azeria]

That case layout is very similar to my first PC case, the Aerocool DS Cube. Was a great case, nightmare to run cables in though.

[joeyhillers]

The reverse sleeper. I'm liking it

[adamdaminer]

dude, the best part of this is that startup sound.

[b]

I'd love to see something like this for a 486 or early Pentium. The XT is a bit too primitive for my tastes, though.

[SolidSonicTH]

I really like these videos where you tackle more non-mainstream things. Stuff that either wouldn't have been as well-known to people of the day or enthusiast-grade hardware like this that only connoisseurs can really appreciate.

[eastender]

This has to be one of your most fun videos to watch 👍 It's awesome to see that there's a market for old school computers like these. Simplicity at times is better and it's nostalgic! ❤️

[TommyCrosby]

"It's just fine"
LGR, 2019

[BeerBellyDK]

This was amazingly cool! It's like a reverse "sleeper" PC. :D

[sjake]

"tantalizing technical tomfoolery"

Well done!

[twoodall]

😍 you just plugged in like 4 cables and turned on a custom xt... This thing is amazing

[tpike]

I love your videos man. This build looks great and that NuXT is an awesome example of classic turned modern. Makes me want to run out and build a new retro system myself.

[tomf]

I wish there was a similar "new" mobo for my old 486 DX2 -50...

[osgrov]

I had no idea this existed, and now I can't live without it. Gonna save up for this asap!
GREAT video, thanks so much for making it. :)

[birdbrain]

What a well-sorted, fantastically thought out board the NuXT is. And I love this build; it looks and performs excellently. Definitely a must-have for a certain set of retro PC enthusiasts. Great video as ever!