I Built a Micro ATX PC Like No Other... | Thermaltake Retro 260 Gaming PC Build @Mr_Matt

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

#retrogaming #pcbuild #asuspcdiy - A smaller, more compact and vintage focussed case? Yes please! The Thermaltake Retro 260 is here and man, it hits right in the nostalgia!

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬!

00:00 - Nostalgia Trip
00.39 - Retro 260 Overview
02:00 - Motherboard Assembly
04:13 - Retro 260 Assembly
06:24 - Cable Management
07:12 - GPU Installation & Panels
08:39 - Airflow Visualization
09:05 - Cinematics & Desk Setup
10:27 - Final Thoughts & Quirks
11:43 - Bloopers & Outtakes

Shortly after building the Silverstone FLP02, we discussed how awesome it would be for something smaller and Micro ATX... Then just like that, Thermaltake dropped the Retro 260, but does it scratch the itch?

The Retro Series from thermaltake focuses more on the old-school aesthetic rather than classic PC gaming functionality... this means that the case can house all of the modern hardware you require, but without some of the features some gamers might want a case like this for.

The front floppy disk drive along with CD-RW are purely there for cosmetics and serve zero functionality. Instead, the front panel can house two 120mm fans comfortably along with an LCD screen if that's your vibe!

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭:

Main parts included in the build:
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Building a Modern PC with a retro edge might be quite niche, but for those seeking 1990's vibes but without compromising on modern features, such as excellent cooling support, large graphics cards and not forgetting tempered glass and MATX sizing, the Thermaltake Retro 260 is an excellent option for around $80!

What's your thoughts on the Retro 260? Would you sacrifice the drive bays for cooling? Let's chat in the comments!

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