MAINGEAR has unveiled its Retro98 series of gaming desktop PCs, showcasing a powerful lineup anchored by the recently released AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, along with various robust configuration options.
Retro Aesthetics Meets High-Performance Specifications: MAINGEAR’s Retro98 Gaming Desktops Offer Unmatched Combinations
Press Release: MAINGEAR, renowned for its premium gaming PCs, has announced the latest addition to its retro-themed series: the Retro98. This limited edition gaming PC series pays homage to the rigs that ignited the gaming passion for many. Constructed using the SilverStone FLP02 tower case, the Retro98 is tailored for gamers who remember the thrill of upgrading GPUs under the cover of night, yearning for RAM gifts, and reliving the excitement of LAN parties.

The Retro98 series embodies an exterior design reminiscent of late 90s gaming setups; however, its internal specs are nothing short of impressive. Offered in four fully-equipped configurations, this line includes a remarkable liquid-cooled variant, co-designed with Alphacool. Each model boasts cutting-edge components like the new AMD Ryzen 9 9850X3D (upgradable to 9950X3D), graphics capabilities up to the GeForce RTX 5090, and lightning-fast Kingston FURY RAM and SSDs, all enhanced with state-of-the-art airflow solutions.
Each Retro98 unit is meticulously hand-built by a dedicated technician at MAINGEAR’s New Jersey headquarters. These systems are not simply basic desktop setups; they are crafted with intention, designed for durability, engineered for peak performance, and supported by a lifetime customer service commitment.
Retro98 Configurations:
Retro98 | 5070: $2, 499
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- Cooling: MAINGEAR EPIC 360mm AIO
- RAM: 32GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 6000MT/s CL32
- Storage: 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
- Motherboard: MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi
- PSU: MSI 650W G
- OS: Windows 11 Home
Retro98 | 5080: $3, 499
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- Cooling: MAINGEAR EPIC 360mm AIO
- RAM: 32GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 6000MT/s CL32
- Storage: 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
- Motherboard: MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi
- PSU: MSI 850W G
- OS: Windows 11 Home
Retro98 | 5090: $4, 999
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- Cooling: MAINGEAR EPIC 360mm AIO
- RAM: 32GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 6000MT/s CL32
- Storage: 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
- Motherboard: MSI X870E Gaming Plus WiFi
- PSU: MSI 1250W G
- OS: Windows 11 Home
Retro98α – Open Loop Liquid-Cooled: $9, 799 – Unabashedly Extreme
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- Cooling: Custom Alphacool Open GPU/CPU Loop, featuring 6x Alphacool Chrome Apex Stealth Fans, Dual Radiators (360mm + 240mm)
- RAM: 64GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 6000MT/s CL32
- Storage: 4TB Kingston FURY Renegade NVMe Gen5 SSD
- Motherboard: ASRock PG X870E Nova WiFi
- PSU: XPG Fusion 1600W Titanium
- OS: Windows 11 Pro
Limited Stock Alert: Once sold out, these units will not return! Only 32 productions are available, alongside 6 alpha units. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity. The Retro98 collection is available today at www. MAINGEAR.com, beginning at $2, 499.

Introducing the AMD Ryzen 9 9850X3D Across Various Models:
MAINGEAR is kickstarting 2026 with the integration of the powerful Ryzen 9 9850X3D across two pre-configured MG-1 systems: the MG-1 | Legend, coupled with the RTX 5080 GPU, and the MG-1 | Champion, featuring the flagship RTX 5090 GPU. Additionally, customers can customize their orders for any MAINGEAR gaming or workstation model, including the MG-1, North, Rush, shroud Edition, Force, APEX Rush, and APEX Force with this latest CPU.
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