MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282) vs MSI Aegis ZS2 (Aegis)
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Aegis ZS2 has a lot faster processor. It also has more memory.
- For displaying graphics MSI Aegis RS has a bit better graphics card.
- ZS2 is cheaper.
- RS has more HDD storage.
MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282)
MSI Aegis ZS2 (Aegis)
Compare specifications
| MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282) | MSI Aegis ZS2 (Aegis) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Weight | |
| - | 36.9 lbs (16.74 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 23.82 x 22.05 x 12.44 inches | |
| (60.5 x 56.01 x 31.6 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 26, 2022 | June 1, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $4,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $4,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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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
MSI Aegis ZS2 (Aegis) summary
MSI Aegis ZS2 is a Windows gaming computer released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU that is reasonable for playing games. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer doesn't come with the top AMD processor, however enough memory for its price.
msi Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop PC, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR6, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Liquid Cooling, Gaming Mouse & Mechanical Keyboard, Wi-Fi 7, Windows 11 Home
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Processor (12-core)
64GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM, 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card
Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3, 360mm Liquid Cooling
ASIN: B0F5D1PQ9M