11pc/$

bestbuy
Costs noticeably more than the parts would cost
MSI - Aegis R2 AI Gaming Desktop
11pc/$
$2,109.99$2,299.99Save $190In stock
★ 5.0· 1 review
GPU
RTX 5060 TI
CPU
Core Ultra 7 265
Memory
32GB
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI - Aegis R2 AI Gaming Desktop pairs a RTX 5060 TI with a Core Ultra 7 265, scoring 10.9 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $710. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$2,110
was $2,300
Build it for
$1,400
$710 cheaper to build
Performance
74/100
Good
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