30pc/$
microcenter
Roughly at parity — close to what the parts cost
MSI Infinite RS AI 2NVZ9-1290US Gaming PC Intel Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor
30pc/$
$5,499.99In stock
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GPU
RTX 5090
CPU
Core Ultra 9 285K
Memory
64GB DDR5
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI Infinite RS AI 2NVZ9-1290US Gaming PC Intel Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor pairs a RTX 5090 with a Core Ultra 9 285K, scoring 29.7 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $300. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$5,500
Build it for
$5,200
$300 cheaper to build
Performance
100/100
Excellent
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