14pc/$

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Above parts cost — meaningful premium for the prebuild
msi Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop
14pc/$
$3,269.00In stock
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GPU
RTX 5080
CPU
Ryzen 9 9900X
Memory
32GB DDR5
Storage
1TB SSD
What you're getting
The msi Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop pairs a RTX 5080 with a Ryzen 9 9900X, scoring 14.3 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $934. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$3,269
Build it for
$2,335
$934 cheaper to build
Performance
90/100
Excellent
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