14pc/$
bestbuy
Costs noticeably more than the parts would cost
MSI - Aegis Z2 Gaming Desktop
14pc/$
$1,649.99$1,829.99Save $180In stock
★ 4.9· 324 reviews
GPU
RTX 5060
CPU
Ryzen 7 8700F
Memory
16GB
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI - Aegis Z2 Gaming Desktop pairs a RTX 5060 with a Ryzen 7 8700F, scoring 13.5 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $491. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$1,650
was $1,830
Build it for
$1,159
$491 cheaper to build
Performance
64/100
Good
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