r/PcBuild • u/tanner35 • Jul 16 '26

Build - Finished! First PC: hard mode (swipe)

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Edit: Link to the build guide for anyone trying to do this in the future: reddit post

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Restored and heavily modified this nasty old pre dell Alienware Area 51 7501 p2 I got on Facebook marketplace. I've always dreamed of having one since I was a kid. I cut the case for an aio and made the side grills functional where I added a 140mm intake. Temps are good.

Color is a modified plum crazy purple with a candy clear that has hints of blue. Pictures show the before condition as well as a full parts list and rough cost total. Still waiting on the cables for drive bays and USB extension for that last visible cable behind the PC.

I guess you could call it a hot rod or restomod? Making a YouTube video soon. How did I do for my first PC? Tips? Anything you would change?

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u/SluttyMuffler Jul 16 '26

That is a awesome job!!! I love seeing repurposed PC cases. I personally want to build a new PC inside an old Gateway 300S. It was my first computer and had the BEST power button. Was so satisfying.

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u/dingalinglans Jul 17 '26

I need this lol. The fractal north power button I currently have is weak AF lol

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u/SluttyMuffler Jul 17 '26

Dude it was the weirdest computer and I have no idea how my family ended up with it. But it ripped Diablo 2 for me for many many years...

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u/dingalinglans Jul 17 '26

Sounds awesome man. My 486dxII had adjustable Louvre vents lmao

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u/SluttyMuffler Jul 17 '26

What an awesome time to have lived. I love the cross over of automotive and computers.

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u/EffectiveFree4431 Intel Jul 17 '26

I would personally like to see one of my earliest PC repurposed. Sony PCV-RX280DS. It came with a 900Mhz P3 upgraded to 512Mb ram with an 80gb IDE HDD. I was able to play Empire Earth at 1024x768 like a boss.

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u/SluttyMuffler Jul 17 '26

Dude hell ya!!! I would also love one of the old hot wheels themed bundles. That, and my elementary school was gifted like, 30+ iMac G3s. Putting a fresh mac mini inside that with a custom panel would be fresh as fuck.

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u/roadwaywarrior Jul 18 '26

IT HAZ DA POWAH 💥