HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) vs MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282)
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Comparison summary
- For performance HP Z2 G1i has a faster processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, Z2 G1i has Windows 11 Pro and MSI Aegis RS has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Aegis RS has a lot better graphics card.
- Z2 G1i is cheaper.
- Z2 G1i is slimmer and smaller in size.
- Aegis RS has a larger SSD for storage.
HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA)
MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282)
Compare specifications
| HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) | MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| - | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| RTX A1000 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
| Weight | |
| 13.8 lbs (6.26 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19.4 x 15.5 x 7.8 inches | 23.82 x 22.05 x 12.44 inches |
| (49.28 x 39.37 x 19.81 cm) | (60.5 x 56.01 x 31.6 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD |
| Release date | |
| October 30, 2026 | March 26, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,165.88 | $5,499.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,165.88 | $5,499.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 7 h agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 8 h agoIn stock DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. |
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HP Z2 G1i (E6KG7UTABA) summary
HP Z2 G1i is a gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor for its price. The computer has the RTX A1000 GPU that is underwhelming for playing games.
HP Z2 G1i Workstation - Intel Core Ultra 7 265-48 GB - 1 TB SSD - Small Form Factor - Black - Intel W880 Chip - Windows 11 Pro - NVIDIA RTX A1000 8 GB GDDR6 Graphics - Gigabit Ethernet
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 7
Processor Model: 265
Processor Core: Icosa-core (20 Core)
ASIN: B0HJZSRYQ1
MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282) summary
MSI Aegis RS is a decent value Windows gaming computer. It has the GeForce RTX 3090 GPU which is exceptional for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than competitors for its price.
MSI Aegis RS (Tower) Gaming Desktop, Intel Core i9-12900KF, GeForce RTX 3090, 32GB Memory (Dual-CHL), 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD, WiFi 6E, Liquid Cooling, USB Type-C, VR-Ready, Windows 11 Home (12TJ-282US)
CPU: Intel Core i9-12900KF 8P+8EC/24T 3.2-5.2 GHz 30MB Cache, VR-Ready
MEMORY: 32GB DDR5 (2 x 16GB) 4800 MHz
4x DDR5 4800MHz U-DIMM, up to 128GB
STORAGE: 2TB M.2 NVMe 4 TLC + 2TB (3.5" 7200 RPM)
GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (24GB GDDR6X 384-bit)
ASIN: B09W4CF8V1