The MAINGEAR Retro98 is Limited to 38 Units
Michael Hemsworth — January 30, 2026 — Tech
The MAINGEAR Retro98 gaming PC has been debuted by the brand as a 90s-inspired computer model that's perfect for nostalgic users to incorporate into their setup.
The computer looks like a piece of equipment straight out of yesteryear with its cream-colored case, but is ready to handle the demands of even today's most demanding AAA games. The unit is paired with an LED fan speed display alongside a working turbo button, a power lockout key and front I/O button hidden behind the logo. The computer has up to a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, as much as 64GB of RAM and a 4TB SSD.
The GeForce RTX 5090 graphics is priced starting at $2,499 and is limited to a total of 38 units.
Image Credit: MAINGEAR
The computer looks like a piece of equipment straight out of yesteryear with its cream-colored case, but is ready to handle the demands of even today's most demanding AAA games. The unit is paired with an LED fan speed display alongside a working turbo button, a power lockout key and front I/O button hidden behind the logo. The computer has up to a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, as much as 64GB of RAM and a 4TB SSD.
The GeForce RTX 5090 graphics is priced starting at $2,499 and is limited to a total of 38 units.
Image Credit: MAINGEAR
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