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MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D
A solid mid-range pick in the gaming pcs line-up, with RTX 5080 up front.
55/100
RTX 5080AMD Ryzen R7-9800X3D64 GB360mm CPU liquid coolerDDR5M.2 NVMe SSD
£6,524best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- OS pre-installed
- Above-average ram
- Above-average psu wattage
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the gaming pcs classWhere the MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUAMD Ryzen R7-9800X3D
GPURTX 5080
Memory and storage
RAM64 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Primary storage typeM.2 NVMe SSD
Cooling
CPU cooling360
Power
PSU wattage850 W
Design
Case brandMSI
Weight12.2 kg
Bundle and OS
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
OS pre-installedYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowMSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D vs Alienware Alienware Aurora ACT1250
MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3DAlienware Aurora ACT1250
| MSIMSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3DThis page | AlienwareAlienware Aurora ACT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| GPU | RTX 5080 | RTX 5070 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen R7-9800X3D | Core Ultra 7 |
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | — | 1000 GB |
| GPU VRAM | — | 12 GB |
Who it's for
Is the MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other gaming pcs, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 43.
What stands out on the MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D?
Its os pre-installed stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Skytech Gaming Legacy 4?
The Skytech Gaming Legacy 4 scores 56/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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