MAINGEAR Retro98 lineup mixes SilverStone FLP02 retro case design with current-gen specs
MAINGEAR has announced Retro98, a limited-run line of retro-styled desktop PCs built around SilverStone’s FLP02 “beige box” case, but configured with current-generation hardware. The lineup includes an option with AMD’s newly launched Ryzen 7 9850X3D and a top-end build that pairs a Ryzen 9 9950X3D with an RTX 5090.
Retro98 leans hard into late-1990s case details, including a front “Turbo” button and a key lock style control layout from the FLP02 design. I’m not sure how MAINGEAR configured the Turbo button, but according to SilverStone, it is supposed to change fan control to max speed. MAINGEAR also highlights period-style touches like a display on the front panel (with temperature), hidden front I/O, and visible cable styling, while keeping modern cooling support under the hood.
Source: MAINGEAR
Available variants (configs)
- Retro98 | 5070 : Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5-6000, 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD, MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi, 360mm AIO.
- Retro98 | 5080 : AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5-6000, 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD, MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi, 360mm AIO.
- Retro98 | 5090 : AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 32GB DDR5-6000, 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD, MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi, 360mm AIO.
- Retro98α (open-loop) : AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 64GB DDR5-6000, 4TB Kingston FURY Renegade NVMe Gen5 SSD, ASRock X870E Nova WiFi, custom Alphacool GPU and CPU loop with dual radiators (360mm + 240mm).
MAINGEAR says each system is assembled and tested at the company’s New Jersey facility, with the Retro98α positioned as the showcase build thanks to its custom cooling loop and higher-end platform parts.
Availability is tied to the drop format: MAINGEAR lists 32 standard units plus 6 Retro98α units, sold exclusively via MAINGEAR’s store starting January 29, 2026. Pricing starts at $2,499 (Retro98 | 5070), then $3,499 (Retro98 | 5080), $4,999 (Retro98 | 5090), and $9,799 (Retro98α).
| MAINGEAR Retro Systems | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VideoCardz.com | Retro98 5070 | Retro98 5080 | Retro98 5090 | Retro98α (Open-loop) |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Cooling | MAINGEAR EPIC 360mm AIO | MAINGEAR EPIC 360mm AIO | MAINGEAR EPIC 360mm AIO | Custom Alphacool open GPU/CPU loop, 6x Alphacool Chrome Apex Stealth fans, dual radiators (360mm + 240mm) |
| RAM | 32GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-6000 CL32 | 32GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-6000 CL32 | 32GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-6000 CL32 | 64GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5-6000 CL32 |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD | 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD | 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD | 4TB Kingston FURY Renegade NVMe Gen5 SSD |
| Motherboard | MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi | MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi | MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi | ASRock PG X870E Nova WiFi |
| PSU | MSI 650W G | MSI 850W G | MSI 1250W G | XPG Fusion 1600W Titanium |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Price | $2,499 | $3,499 | $4,999 | $9,799 |
Source: Maingear , Silverstone
