Transforming A Dirty Commodore 64C Into The Ultimate Retro Setup! 🕹️

I rescued a filthy Commodore 64C from the depths of retro obscurity! 😱 Watch as I completely restore this classic machine, from a deep clean inside and out to building the ULTIMATE C64 setup for gaming, experimentation, and YouTube content creation! 🤩 Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retroCombs or hit the YouTube join button. This video covers everything: The Rescue: The story of how I found this C64C and its shockingly dirty condition. Deep Cleaning: A satisfying time-lapse of the meticulous cleaning process, both inside and out. Modern Connections: See how I've connected my C64C to modern displays and capture devices for a seamless retro experience. Ultimate Setup: Showcasing all the hardware and peripherals that make this my dream C64 setup. Check out the gear I used in this video: Disclosure Statement When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, Amazon and the eBay Partner Network. Commodore 64C Keyboard Brackets STL File: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:156... Eyoyo 14" Monitor: https://amzn.to/4hOZhgn (US) | (UK) Cloner Alliance ViewLite AV: https://amzn.to/4grWtEU Wimaxit 10" Monitor: https://amzn.to/4aPf6kQ IEC Cable: https://amzn.to/3Ernj2y Video Cable: https://amzn.to/4jLYONL Ultimate II+ Cartridge: https://ultimate64.com/Main_products Bitbinders: https://bitbinders.com/ Hyperkin Joystick: https://amzn.to/3Q8U1Ze What are your favorite C64 accessories? Share them in the comments below! 👇 #Commodore64 #C64 #RetroGaming #RetroComputer #Restoration #Unboxing #GamingSetup #8bit #VintageComputer #CleanUp #UltimateSetup #RetroTech #ComputerRepair #C64C #Commodore 00:00 - Can't Believe this is my First! 00:59 - The BIG Commodore 64C Reveal and Power by Bitbinders 64 Power! 02:38 - My Trusty Ole Wimaxit 10.1 Inch Monitor 03:07 - Plugging an SD2IEC to a Commodore 64C 03:32 - Before Cleanup; Is this Commodore 64C Functional? 04:47 - Open the Commodore 64C Case 06:04 - Opening Commodore 64C Case and Removing LED Light 06:27 - Vacuum Time! 07:09 - Screw Storage and Removing the Commodore 64C Keyboard 08:03 - Removing the Commodore 64C RF and Heat Shield 09:38 - Quick Clean Up of the Commodore 64C Motherboard 10:31 - Cleaning the Commodore 64C Case 12:02 - Cleaning the Commodore 64C Keyboard 13:56 - Enjoying the Video? 14:17 - Cleaning the Key Caps 15:09 - Cleaning the Commodore 64C Connectors and Motherboard 15:37 - Installing the Commodore 64C Motherboard 16:50 - Let's Check Back on Our Key Caps Cleaning Process 17:33 - Heat Sinks for the Commodore 64C 19:10 - Putting the Key Caps Back on the Commodore 64C Keyboard 19:57 - Installing the Commodore 64C Function Key Key Caps 20:17 - Installing the Commodore 64C Space Bar 20:55 - Putting the Keyboard Back on the Commodore 64C 21:32 - 3D Printing Commodore 64C Keyboard Mounts 24:26 - Putting the Top Back on the Commodore 64C 25:30 - Some Final Commodore 64C Case Cleaning and Adding Rubber Feet 26:37 - Connecting Power and Devices to the Commodore 64C to Test 28:14 - Let's Upgrade the Wimaxit with a 15" Eyoyo Monitor 29:12 - Adding a Dual Drive BitBinder 1581 Unit 29:55 - Adding the Ultimate II+ Cartridge to the Setup 30:55 - Perfect Screen Capture with the Cloner Alliance AV 32:26 - A Four Drive Commodore 64C System! 33:21 - Before and After Shots 33:53 - Watch More Great retroCombs Videos