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msi Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop Intel 20
18pc/$
$2,579.00In stock
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GPU
RTX 5070 TI
CPU
Core Ultra 7 265
Memory
32GB
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The msi Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop Intel 20 pairs a RTX 5070 TI with a Core Ultra 7 265, scoring 18.4 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $579. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$2,579
Build it for
$2,000
$579 cheaper to build
Performance
87/100
Excellent
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