MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TF253) vs MSI Aegis ZS2 (AeZS2C9NVR1462)
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Aegis ZS2 has a lot faster processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, MSI Aegis RS has Windows 11 Home and ZS2 has Windows 11 Pro.
- For displaying graphics ZS2 has a better graphics card.
- ZS2 is cheaper.
- For portability ZS2 is lighter. It's also thinner and smaller in size.
- RS has more HDD storage.
MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TF253)
MSI Aegis ZS2 (AeZS2C9NVR1462)
Compare specifications
| MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TF253) | 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 i9-12900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Weight | |
| 29.98 lbs (13.6 kg) | 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 17.72 x 16.93 x 8.46 inches | 19.4 x 19 x 9.1 inches |
| (45.01 x 43 x 21.49 cm) | (49.28 x 48.26 x 23.11 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 27, 2022 | June 1, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,888.00 | $3,069.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,888.00 | $3,069.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TF253) summary
MSI Aegis RS is a Windows gaming computer. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, though enough memory for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti video card that is weak for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings.
MSI Aegis RS (Tower) Gaming Desktop, Intel Core i9-12900KF, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32GB Memory (Dual-CHL), 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD, WiFi 6E, Liquid Cooling, USB Type-C, VR-Ready, Windows 11 Home (12TF-253US)
Intel Core i9-12900KF 8P+8EC/24T 3.2-5.2 GHz 30MB Cache
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
32GB DDR5 (2 x 16GB) 4800 MHz
WiFi 6E (802.11ax) 2.4Gbps Tri Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
ASIN: B09MSKNMN7
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