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Retro Y2K PC with UV-reactive PSU found in storage unit auction

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A Reddit user discovered a unique Y2K-era PC in a storage unit auction, featuring a transparent, UV-reactive power supply and an aluminum case with aggressive styling. The PC, built around a Pentium 4 processor, includes components like a see-through Apevia X-Superalien case and an Apevia ATX-AS500W power supply, which was also rebranded under names like Iceberg Power. While the power supply's efficiency is questionable for modern use, the find highlights a growing interest in retro technology and unique PC builds. AI

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Retro Y2K PC with UV-reactive PSU found in storage unit auction

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Hassam Nasir ·

    Storage unit auction winner finds retro Pentium 4 PC with a see-through, UV-reactive PSU — Y2K time capsule discovered among 100 laptops and hundreds of RAM sticks

    This vintage PC build looks like it came straight out of the 90s with a bold, in-your-face look that make sure you can't mistake it for anything but a gamer's lifeline. What you're looking at is an Apevia X-SuperAlien case with a 500W Apevia PSU.

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