MSI

Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop

A entry-level pick in the gaming pcs line-up, with RTX 5070 Ti up front.

44/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
RTX 5070 Ticore Ultra 716 GB32 GB360mm Liquid Cooler80+ Gold
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Why we rate it

  • OS pre-installed
  • Keyboard included
  • Mouse included
  • Above-average cpu cores
  • Below-average hdmi
Score profile

Where the Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop wins and loses

Scored against the gaming pcs class
ComputeMemoryPowerPortsBundle5838635678
Compute
58
Memory and storage
38
Power
63
Ports
56
Bundle and OS
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUcore Ultra 7
CPU cores20
CPU max clock5.3 GHz
GPURTX 5070 Ti
GPU VRAM16 GB

Memory and storage

RAM32 GB
Primary storage typeSSD

Cooling

CPU cooling360

Power

PSU wattage750 W
PSU efficiency80

Ports

Ethernet5
HDMI1
DisplayPort3

Wireless

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7

Design

Case brandMSI

Bundle and OS

Operating systemWindows 11 Home
OS pre-installedYes
Keyboard includedYes
Mouse includedYes

More specs

WIFIYes

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Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop vs MSI MSI Aegis ZS2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeMemoryPowerPortsBundle
Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming DesktopMSI Aegis ZS2
 MSIAegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming DesktopThis pageMSIMSI Aegis ZS2
Overall score44 /10044 /100
GPURTX 5070 TiRTX 5070
CPUcore Ultra 7Ryzen 9 9900X
RAM32 GB64 GBBetter
GPU VRAM16 GB
Who it's for

Is the Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gaming pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier gaming pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 44/100 against other gaming pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 43.

What stands out on the Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop?

Its os pre-installed stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk Pro Gaming PC?

The STORMCRAFT Skyhawk Pro Gaming PC scores 45/100 versus this one at 44/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.