Mine sits on top of a DELL flat screen monitor but can just as easily stand on a desk or CRT monitor without any problems. With Windows 8 it plugs in and works with the photos (try out the video effects for some quick laughs) and Skype app instantly, the video recording quality is superb for a webcam.
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-LifeCam-HD-5000-720p-Webcam/dp/B00A16W920

