CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD) vs MSI Aegis ZS2 (AeZS2C9NVR1462)
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Aegis ZS2 has a lot better processor. It also contains more memory.
- The computers have different operating systems, CybertronPC Thallium Z170 has Windows 10 and Aegis ZS2 has Windows 11 Pro.
- For displaying graphics Aegis ZS2 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- For carrying Aegis ZS2 is lighter. It's also slimmer and smaller in size.
- Aegis ZS2 has a larger SSD for storage.
- Aegis ZS2 is a bit cheaper.
CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD)
MSI Aegis ZS2 (AeZS2C9NVR1462)
Compare specifications
| CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD) | MSI Aegis ZS2 (AeZS2C9NVR1462) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7 Series | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Weight | |
| 40 lbs (18.14 kg) | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 25.1 x 23.7 x 11.3 inches | 19.4 x 19 x 9.1 inches |
| (63.75 x 60.2 x 28.7 cm) | (49.28 x 48.26 x 23.11 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 400gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 14, 2026 | June 1, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,199.00 | $3,069.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,199.00 | $3,069.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD) summary
CybertronPC Thallium Z170 is a Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce GTX 980 Ti video card that is poor for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 50% of the games published this year.
CybertronPC Thallium Z170 Gaming Desktop - Liquid-Cooled Intel i7-6700K 4GHz Quad-Core Processor, 16GB DDR4 Memory, 2X NVIDIA GTX980 Ti (6GB GDDR5) SLI Graphics, 400GB SSD, 2TB HDD, Windows 10
System: Liquid-Cooled Intel i7-6700K 4.00GHz Quad-Core (4.2GHz Boost) | Z170 | 16GB DDR4 | 400GB SSD | 2TB HDD | Genuine Windows 10 64-bit
Graphics: Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB GDDR5 | 16X Blu-Ray Writer | Audio: 8 Channel | Dual Gigabit LAN | Gaming Keyboard & Mouse
Expansion Bays/Slots Total(Free): 2(1) Ext. 5.25"|1(1) Int. 5.25"|6(5) Int. 3.5"|3(2) Int. 2.5" | 4(1) PCI-E x1 | 3(0) PCI-E x16 | 4(2) DIMM 280P
Connectivity: 5x USB 3.1 1x Type C|3x USB 3.0|3x USB 2.0|2x RJ-45 Gigabit Network Ethernet|Audio|2x DVI|2x HDMI|6x DisplayPort
Chassis: Gaming Tower w/1000 80PLUS Platinum Watt Power Supply | 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty | Free Lifetime Tech Support
ASIN: B013OTW5YC
MSI Aegis ZS2 (AeZS2C9NVR1462) summary
MSI Aegis ZS2 is a good value gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti video card which is exceptional for playing games. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however enough memory for its price.
msi Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD Ryzen R9-9900X, GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 32GB DDR5, 2TB M.2 NVMe, Liquid Cooling, VR-Ready, WiFi 6E, Windows 11 Home: C9NVR-1462US
AMD Ryzen R9-9900X
Simplistic Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti GPU
Liquid Cooling: With MSI's exclusive 360mm CPU liquid cooler, Aegis ZS2 allows maximum heat dissipation and handles the most hardware-intensive games without breaking a sweat.
Turn on the Bright Lights: With the built-in RGB lighting, take your gaming experience to the next level by pressing the MSI LED button to cycle through lighting options. Customize lighting even further with MSI Center software.
ASIN: B0F15VQGD4