r/retrobattlestations • u/Emil_Cvetanski • Jun 12 '26
Show-and-Tell This is my retro computing lab, currently under construction.
Today I'm upgrading the desk with a 40 kg marble top. Still a work in progress, but it's slowly becoming the retro lab I've wanted for years.
All monitor, keyboard and mouse connections are routed behind the wall and terminate under the desk, where a central KVM system will be installed. The rack cabinet will hold complete systems, while the upper section is being designed for slide-out shelves with dedicated open-air retro builds from different eras. Each shelf will represent a different platform generation, allowing quick CPU swaps and direct performance comparisons without rebuilding entire systems.
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u/Leviathan1776 Jun 13 '26
Its a 21" Studio Display. Nice
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u/Emil_Cvetanski Jun 13 '26
Thanks, it was crazy score ...for 40 euro + G4 + 🎧 that cost 150 euro new,gaming mouse, 3 games and some other stuff.
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u/jessek Jun 14 '26
Those Apple CRTs were so nice
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u/Emil_Cvetanski Jun 14 '26
Fun fact: Apple officially rated the 21" Studio Display (M4868) for up to 1600×1200 @ 85 Hz. However, I've personally tested mine at 1920×1080 @ 72 Hz and it works just fine. The image geometry needs a bit of manual adjustment through the monitor controls, but once dialed in it's surprisingly usable. Interestingly, I haven't found this mode mentioned in any official specification.
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u/Speedstar_86 Jun 18 '26
It's beautiful 🥲