Retro Inspired SilverStone FPL03 MicroATX Case Shown at Computex 2026

One of the viral products from Computex 2025 was the SilverStone FLP02 that was a faithful representation of what a modern retro designed computer case should be.  SilverStone is now adding to the lineup with the FLP03 featuring many of the same features that made the FLP02 successful. 

The FLP03 is based on the SETA X1M MicroATX chassis and is then modified to provide the retro feel including a beige paint and bezel design and the lowermost drive bay being occupied by the retro switch panel.  Unlike on the FLP02, the 03 design retains the factory front panel controls which will open up the retro panel to be dedicated to additional tasks.

For cooling the FLP03 features the triumphant return of the 180mm air penetrator for superior cooling and precise airflow. 

The smaller form factor will limit your motherboard selection but, will be size appropriate for your retro theme builds without modification.

I recently reviewed with SilverStone WS380 workstation chassis and there is already an upgrade.  The WS381-E is a slightly restyled version with a new dash panel and front bezel but, is otherwise identical.

In keeping with the workstation theme SilverStone was also showing the WS381-X that takes the WS380 concept and expands it to support more hardware and greatly increase the flexibility of the platform.

The new chassis design supports dual power supplies and comes with a total of 11 expansion slots allowing system builders to run a proper 4-way AI workstation build.

At the top of the WS381-X you will notice a hot swap power supply cage.  In most situations a hot swap / redundant power supply will directly interface a system board or backplane however, in the DIY workstation space this becomes an issue due to the form factor limiting your cable choices.

SilverStone is addressing this with the CPB01 which is a standalone power plane that offers a full complement of cables normally found on a standard ATX power supply.  This not only addresses the limited cable selection issue but provides a modular interface and the entire aftermarket cable ecosystem.