Maingear's latest foray into retro gaming PCs, the Retro98, is a loving homage to the bygone era of 1998. The beige box, adorned with an LED fan-speed display and a working turbo button, looks like something you'd find in a dusty thrift store or a relic from your grandfather's basement.
But don't let its retro aesthetic fool you – this PC packs a punch. Underneath its nostalgic exterior lies a beast of a machine, featuring a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, and 64GB of Kingston Fury RAM. The top-of-the-line "Alpha" build even boasts open-loop liquid cooling for maximum performance.
Maingear is unapologetically throwing it back with the Retro98, and it shows in the PC's specs. While it may be pricey – starting at $2,499 and going all the way up to a whopping $9,799 – those who can afford it will get a machine that can handle today's most demanding AAA games.
Of course, there is a catch: the Retro98 has an extremely limited run of only 32 standard units and six "Alpha" builds. Maingear is not planning on producing more than these initial runs, making this PC as rare as a vintage video game console. However, for those who want to build their own retro-inspired gaming rig, the SilverStone FLP02 tower PC case can be purchased separately.
For now, the Retro98 is available for pre-order from Maingear's website, and it's sure to bring back memories of the good old days of gaming. Just be prepared to shell out some serious cash – after all, as Maingear says, "You're not going to find this PC at your local Radio Shack."
But don't let its retro aesthetic fool you – this PC packs a punch. Underneath its nostalgic exterior lies a beast of a machine, featuring a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, and 64GB of Kingston Fury RAM. The top-of-the-line "Alpha" build even boasts open-loop liquid cooling for maximum performance.
Maingear is unapologetically throwing it back with the Retro98, and it shows in the PC's specs. While it may be pricey – starting at $2,499 and going all the way up to a whopping $9,799 – those who can afford it will get a machine that can handle today's most demanding AAA games.
Of course, there is a catch: the Retro98 has an extremely limited run of only 32 standard units and six "Alpha" builds. Maingear is not planning on producing more than these initial runs, making this PC as rare as a vintage video game console. However, for those who want to build their own retro-inspired gaming rig, the SilverStone FLP02 tower PC case can be purchased separately.
For now, the Retro98 is available for pre-order from Maingear's website, and it's sure to bring back memories of the good old days of gaming. Just be prepared to shell out some serious cash – after all, as Maingear says, "You're not going to find this PC at your local Radio Shack."
! 64gb of ram and an rtx 5090 graphics card? that's like something you'd only see in a high-end gaming tower today. but yeah, its definitely pricey – $9,799?! thats like buying a brand new gaming laptop lol. I wonder if they'll actually sell out all 32 units tho... its so rare and exclusive now
my grandpa used to take me there when i was a kid and we'd pick up new gadgets...now its like finding a unicorn for sale 
. but seriously, $9k for a gaming pc? that's wild 
. i'm not saying its not worth it if you're into retro games and all, but thats some crazy money 
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It's like stepping back into my childhood, you know? The retro aesthetic is spot on, but don't let that fool you - it's a beast of a machine under there. 64GB of RAM and a Ryzen 9 processor? That's some serious power for a machine that looks like it belonged in a thrift store. 
. It's a nostalgic throwback that says "we remember where we came from" – even if it means being expensive 
The fact that it's got some insane specs under the hood is mind-blowing – I mean, a Ryzen 9 processor and GeForce RTX 5090? That's like having a gaming beast from the future in a box that looks like it belongs in my grandfather's attic 
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i mean dont let the looks fool u tho this thing is PACKED with specs 
ryzen 9 9950x3d processor, geforce rtx 5090 graphics and 64gb of ram? yes pls 
that's just insane! But hey, if you're into the whole retro gaming vibe, it might be worth it. Anyone else gonna be pre-ordering this thing ASAP? 
it's crazy how much power you can pack into a machine that looks like it was built by grandpa. also, $9k for the alpha build? 
no thanks, i'll stick to my mid-range gaming rig thanks. but at the same time, if i had the cash & the nostalgia for retro games was still strong, i'd totally cop one of these bad boys 
Or is Maingear just catering to the ultra-gamers who don't care about breaking the bank 
The Retro98 looks like it was plucked straight from my grandpa's basement 
Anyone got the cash for this beast?