MSI
MSI Aegis ZS2
A entry-level gaming pc for everyday users and creators, leading with RTX 5070.
37/100
RTX 5070Ryzen 9 7900x12 GB32 GBWi-Fi 6EDesktop
£2,910best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- OS pre-installed
- Above-average cpu max clock
- Below-average gpu vram
Score profile
Scored against the gaming pcs classWhere the MSI Aegis ZS2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPURyzen 9 7900x
CPU cores12
CPU max clock5.6 GHz
GPURTX 5070
GPU VRAM12 GB
Memory and storage
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Primary storage typeM.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Total storage2 TB
Ports
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Wireless
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Design
Form factorDesktop
Case brandMSI
Weight5.96 kg
Bundle and OS
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
OS pre-installedYes
More specs
WIFIYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMSI Aegis ZS2 vs CyberPowerPC CyberPowerPC x MSI PBM Ryzen 5 7500F RTX 5060
MSI Aegis ZS2CyberPowerPC x MSI PBM Ryzen 5 7500F RTX 5060
| MSIMSI Aegis ZS2This page | CyberPowerPCCyberPowerPC x MSI PBM Ryzen 5 7500F RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37 /100 | 38 /100Better |
| GPU | RTX 5070 | RTX 5060 |
| CPU | Ryzen 9 7900x | Ryzen 5 7500F |
| RAM | 32 GBBetter | 16 GB |
| GPU VRAM | 12 GB | — |
Who it's for
Is the MSI Aegis ZS2 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 MSI Aegis ZS2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 37/100 against other gaming pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 43.
What stands out on the MSI Aegis ZS2?
Its os pre-installed stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the CyberPowerPC x MSI Gaming PC Ryzen 5 7500F RTX 5060 Ti?
The CyberPowerPC x MSI Gaming PC Ryzen 5 7500F RTX 5060 Ti scores 38/100 versus this one at 37/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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