A Tiny Nostalgic Miniature PC for the Ages

When you think of a modern gaming PC, you probably think of a tower unit with a side window and RGB lights. However, gaming PCs in the ’90s were different. YouTuber Salim Benbouziyane set out to create a working miniature version of the ultimate ’90s computer, after feeling a rush of nostalgia for the good old days of PCs.

A Custom-Built Miniature Marvel

Under the hood is a Raspberry Pi 4, but everything else is custom. The screen is a square 720 x 724 Waveshare panel, masked to provide a 4:3 aspect ratio. Light pipes were used to create a nostalgic glow, and there’s a miniature working power button and an SD card reader where the media drives would normally be.

Attention to Detail

The 3D printed chassis was hand sanded to create smooth, rounded lines, and air-brushed with a custom color to create the appropriate shade of off-white/beige. The level of attention to detail is staggering, with every detail possible to create something that not only looks like the cutest PC you’ll ever see but gets all the historical details right for ultimate accuracy.

The end result is magnificent, with the PC running a skinned version of Twister OS and able to blast through classic games like Doom, Prince of Persia, and Solitaire. This miniature marvel is a true nostalgic treat, and a testament to the power of creative engineering.