23pc/$

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msi Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop AMD 12
23pc/$
$2,529.99In stock
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GPU
RTX 5070
CPU
Ryzen 9 9900X
Memory
64GB
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The msi Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop AMD 12 pairs a RTX 5070 with a Ryzen 9 9900X, scoring 22.7 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $405. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$2,530
Build it for
$2,125
$405 cheaper to build
Performance
82/100
Excellent
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