Maingear's New Retro Gaming Desktop Brings Back Quake-Era Nostalgia with a Modern Twist
In a bold move, computer manufacturer Maingear has unveiled its latest gaming desktop, the Retro98, which pays homage to the retro era of 1998. The beige-colored tower, adorned with an LED fan-speed display, turbo button, and power-lockout key, instantly transports users back to the days of Quake and other classic games.
However, don't be fooled by its nostalgic appearance – the Retro98 packs a modern punch. Equipped with powerful components such as up to a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, 64GB Kingston Fury RAM, and 4TB Kingston FURY Renegade NVMe Gen5 SSD, this desktop is more than capable of handling today's most demanding AAA games.
For the truly retro enthusiast, Maingear has also created a special "Alpha" build with open-loop liquid cooling, available at an eye-watering $9,799. The standard model starts at $2,499 and comes in three tiers, with prices reaching up to $4,999 for the mid-range option.
What's more, the Retro98 is an extremely limited-edition release, with only 32 standard units and six "Alpha" models available before Maingear decides not to produce them again. However, for those who want to build their own retro gaming desktop, the company has revealed that the SilverStone FLP02 tower PC case can be used as a base model.
For fans of Quake and other classic games, or simply for nostalgic reasons, the Retro98 offers an exciting opportunity to experience 1998-era gaming on modern hardware. Whether you're looking to relive old memories or simply want to show off your retro flair, this desktop is sure to turn heads – but be prepared to shell out some serious cash in the process.
In a bold move, computer manufacturer Maingear has unveiled its latest gaming desktop, the Retro98, which pays homage to the retro era of 1998. The beige-colored tower, adorned with an LED fan-speed display, turbo button, and power-lockout key, instantly transports users back to the days of Quake and other classic games.
However, don't be fooled by its nostalgic appearance – the Retro98 packs a modern punch. Equipped with powerful components such as up to a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, 64GB Kingston Fury RAM, and 4TB Kingston FURY Renegade NVMe Gen5 SSD, this desktop is more than capable of handling today's most demanding AAA games.
For the truly retro enthusiast, Maingear has also created a special "Alpha" build with open-loop liquid cooling, available at an eye-watering $9,799. The standard model starts at $2,499 and comes in three tiers, with prices reaching up to $4,999 for the mid-range option.
What's more, the Retro98 is an extremely limited-edition release, with only 32 standard units and six "Alpha" models available before Maingear decides not to produce them again. However, for those who want to build their own retro gaming desktop, the company has revealed that the SilverStone FLP02 tower PC case can be used as a base model.
For fans of Quake and other classic games, or simply for nostalgic reasons, the Retro98 offers an exciting opportunity to experience 1998-era gaming on modern hardware. Whether you're looking to relive old memories or simply want to show off your retro flair, this desktop is sure to turn heads – but be prepared to shell out some serious cash in the process.
... Like, who do they think we are? Gullible retro gamers? And that $9,799 price tag on the "Alpha" build? That's just plain steep 
. But you know what? I wouldn't be surprised if this is just a marketing ploy to make us all feel like we're getting something special. Meanwhile, they'll just sell these pre-built desktops online and pocket the cash 
. Still, for those who are into that whole retro gaming vibe, it's probably worth checking out... but don't say I didn't warn you 
The fact that they're using modern components like Ryzen 9 and GeForce RTX is genius - you get the old-school look without sacrificing performance. And can we talk about the LED fan-speed display? That's just pure nostalgia right there! 
I mean, $2,499 might seem steep for some, but trust me, this thing is a beast. For those who are into retro gaming or just wanna relive their childhood, this is like finding a needle in a haystack... it's worth it! 
Maingear really brought back the nostalgia with the beige color and all that Quake-era goodness, but at the same time they're giving us a major hardware boost 
Ryzen 9 9950X3D? GeForce RTX 5090? That's some next-level stuff right there 
And can we talk about how affordable it is compared to those "Alpha" builds 
$2,499 for a standard unit that can handle modern games? I'm tempted to cop one ASAP 
anyone know if they're selling out fast? 
! It's like they took a time machine back to 1998 and brought Quake-era nostalgia right into our living rooms. But, for real, who needs all those bells and whistles? I mean, my old Intel Core Duo processor was still giving me smooth gameplay back in the day... just saying. This thing is a beast! The price point's a bit steep, but if you're feeling nostalgic like me 
. But what I love is that it has all these modern specs, like up to a Ryzen 9 processor and GeForce RTX graphics, which means you can play all the latest games on it too 
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- but hey, if you've got that kind of cash to throw around, go for it! 
. But yeah, be prepared to drop some serious cash on this thing - $9,799? That's like, a whole lot of money 
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. I mean, come on, $9,799 for a desktop that's literally just a repackaged old machine? And what's with the limited edition thing? Just so they can make it more exclusive and expensive, right? The fact that only 32 standard units are available is just a joke... who actually buys limited-edition stuff anyway? 
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. I mean, who wouldn't want to play Quake at 4K resolution with that Ryzen 9 processor and GeForce RTX 5090 graphics? 
The fact that there's only 32 standard units available is kinda crazy, but I guess that just makes it more exclusive and cool, right? 
I mean, not everyone has $9,799 just lying around, but for those who are willing to splurge, it's an amazing way to show off your gaming rig and get all nostalgic at the same time.
The LED fan-speed display and turbo button are so retro-cool I'm tempted to buy one just for the nostalgia factor alone. But let's be real, if you're gonna drop $9,799 on a gaming PC, it better be able to handle some serious gaming action. Am I right?! 
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️ The price point is already steep with the standard model starting at $2,499, so no thanks on shelling out extra cash for some fancy display on my case 
that's insane! I mean, i love nostalgia and all, but do we really need to pay top dollar for it? 
It's like they're bringing back the good ol' days of Quake and other classic games, but with insane modern specs to boot