My Retro PC—Built for Creativity, Not Gaming

Take a look inside my retro-inspired Windows XP & 7 dual-boot PC. It's a creative time machine that I got especially for music production, video editing, and running early 2000s software. I’ll walk through each component, show what it costs today, and share why this setup has become one of my favorite tools for staying inspired. Whether you're into retro PC builds, creative workflows, or just love the early 2000s tech era, this one is for you! P.S. I was still recovering from pneumonia while filming this (turns out that takes forever to bounce back from), so if I sound a bit nasally or look a little extra disheveled... that's why. 😅 Thankfully, I’m feeling much better now! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Why I Use a Retro PC 03:59 - The Problem with Modern PCs 04:34 - The Specs 05:10 - CPU 05:41 - Graphics Card 06:10 - RAM 07:20 - SSD 08:05 - CD/DVD Drive 08:26 - Motherboard 09:10 - FireWire 09:25 - Case 09:56 - Operating Systems 10:09 - Pre-Built Cost 10:33 - Use & Benchmarks 12:07 - FAQ 12:17 - CRT Monitor? 12:58 - what. 13:10 - Sourcing Parts 15:59 - Outro