MSI Aegis R2 14th Aegis R2 C14NVV9-1440US Gaming Desktop
Is this PC a good deal?
MSI Aegis R2 14th Aegis R2 C14NVV9-1440US Gaming Desktop is a prebuilt gaming PC from newegg with RTX 5080 graphics, Core i9-14900F processor, 32GB memory, 32GB SSD storage. At $3,795.60, it is listed as in stock. PC Per Dollar estimates similar DIY parts at $2,032, so building it yourself is about $1,764 cheaper. Its PC/$ score is 2.4, with a 89/100 excellent performance rating. Use it as a fast shortlist signal rather than a guarantee: a good score means the hardware package is priced well against current component estimates, while a weak score means the convenience premium is doing more of the work. The retailer page should still be verified before purchase because final price, stock status, shipping, taxes, retailer-specific bundles, and included parts can change after PC Per Dollar last checked the listing.
What you're getting
The MSI Aegis R2 14th Aegis R2 C14NVV9-1440US Gaming Desktop pairs a RTX 5080 with a Core i9-14900F, scoring 2.4 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $1,764. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Better at this price
Higher PC/$ score within ±25% of $3,795.6
