A detailed account of building a retro PC specifically designed to run Quake and its variants from the late 1990s era. The build focuses on 1997-1998 hardware including Socket 7 processors, 3dfx Voodoo graphics cards, Matrox Mystique VGA, Sound Blaster Live audio, and period-appropriate peripherals. The article covers component selection rationale, technical specifications, compatibility challenges with IDE adapters and cables, and assembly process. Notable components include an Iwill XA100 motherboard, Pentium MMX 233MHz CPU, 384MB RAM, and an Intergraph RT-91000W keyboard with built-in speakers.
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