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🔥 Retro NZXT Apollo • Modern Gaming PC • GTX 1060 • Win 11 Pro - $325 (Goodyear)
Estrella PKWY near Van Buren
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This build pays tribute to the iconic NZXT Apollo case — revived with brand‑new cooling, power delivery, lighting, connectivity, and storage support. Retro style meets modern performance in a clean, dust‑free, plug‑and‑play package.
🛠️ Specs
• Intel i5‑6600K
• NEW Thermalright Assassin X 120 R ARGB cooler
• 16GB DDR4‑3200MHz
• GTX 1060 6GB
• 256GB NVMe SSD + 1TB WD Black HDD (1.14TB total)
• NEW KN650 80+ Gold PSU
• MSI Z170A Krait
• NEW Wi‑Fi 6 (Tenda AX900)
• NEW ARGB lighting + remote
• NEW Airgoo internal USB hub
• NEW Sabrent card reader
• ASUS DVD‑RW + Samsung Super WriteMaster (both tested)
• Windows 11 Pro Activated
• All drivers installed & updated
🎮 Gaming Performance
Heaven Benchmark (1080p High):
⭐ 124.2 FPS avg • Score 3127 • Min 31.5 • Max 259.9
Smooth 1080p gameplay in:
Fortnite • Apex • Valorant • GTA V • Warzone • Minecraft • Rocket League • Elden Ring • Cyberpunk • RDR2 and more.
🧼 Condition
• Retro NZXT Apollo case restored & modernized
• All fans, cooler, PSU, USB hub, card reader, ARGB controller, and Wi‑Fi adapter are brand new
• Clean cable management
• Dust‑free
• Runs cool & quiet
• Both optical drives fully tested
• Plug‑and‑play ready
🔎 Transparency Note:
The original front power switch no longer works. A new rear‑mounted power switch has been installed for reliable operation. Replacement front switches for this 2006 case are extremely rare, so this was the cleanest and most functional solution.