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Fire up Commander Keen, Monkey Island, or DOOM, slide your favorite shareware 3.5" floppy disk into the drive, and listen for the satisfying mechanical clack of a Model M keyboard—the golden era of DOS and early Windows computing is here!
Up for sale is the quintessential late-1980s/early-1990s color display: the IBM Personal System/2 Color Display (Model 8513 / 8513-001). Introduced alongside IBM’s historic PS/2 line—the very machines that defined the standard VGA port we all know and love—the 8513 is legendary for its razor-sharp image quality, compact 12-inch footprint, and distinct industrial aesthetic.
This monitor is fully tested and working great, displaying vibrant 256-color palettes with sharp geometry, rich saturation, and that ultra-fine 0.28mm dot pitch that made classic pixel art and early Windows graphics truly pop! Whether you are building an authentic vintage DOS gaming rig, pairing it with an IBM PS/2 desktop (Model 30, 50, 55SX, 70), or assembling the ultimate period-correct battlestation, this is a centerpiece-grade CRT.
🖥️ Monitor Specifications & Details
Brand / Manufacturer: IBM (International Business Machines)
Model / Type: IBM PS/2 Color Display (Model 8513-001 / FCC ID: ANO9SA8513001)
Screen Size: 12-inch Color Shadow Mask CRT
Native Video Standard: Standard VGA (640 x 480 @ 60Hz / 720 x 400 text mode @ 70Hz)
Dot Pitch: Ultra-fine 0.28mm (incredible sharpness and pixel clarity for DOS titles)
Connector: Standard 15-pin VGA (DE-15) attached video cable
Design Features: Built-in tilt/swivel base stand, classic industrial textured beige/gray bezel, and the iconic bright orange side power switch
🔍 Condition & Testing Notes
CRT Performance: Tested and working great! The tube powers right up, warms up quickly, and delivers crisp, sharp text alongside vivid, accurate color reproduction (see live photo running classic Windows Paintbrush and color test).
Controls & Adjustment: Contrast and brightness knobs adjust smoothly; image remains stable and evenly focused across the screen.
Cosmetics: In excellent vintage condition. The casing retains great original color with minimal, even age wear. The classic embossed IBM logo badges on the front and rear are fully intact and crisp.
Included: IBM 8513 Color CRT Monitor with attached VGA video cable
