MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282) vs Thermaltake Reactor 9880 (T6BK-X870-580-LCS)
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Aegis RS has a bit faster processor.
- For displaying graphics Aegis RS has a bit better graphics card.
- Thermaltake Reactor 9880 is cheaper.
- Aegis RS has more HDD storage.
MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282)
Thermaltake Reactor 9880 (T6BK-X870-580-LCS)
Compare specifications
| MSI Aegis RS (AERS12TJ282) | Thermaltake Reactor 9880 (T6BK-X870-580-LCS) |
|---|---|
| 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 7 9800X3D |
| 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 3090 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Weight | |
| - | 48.3 lbs (21.91 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 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 26, 2022 | January 25, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $4,225.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $4,225.99 |
| 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
Thermaltake Reactor 9880 (T6BK-X870-580-LCS) summary
Thermaltake Reactor 9880 is a decent value Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU which is exceptional 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 CPU and also less memory than it's rivals for its price.
Thermaltake Reactor 9880 Gaming Desktop (AMD Ryzen™ 7 9800X3D, ToughRam 32GB DDR5 6400MT/s RGB Memory, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080, 2TB NVMe M.2, WiFi, Windows 11) T6BK-X870-580-LCS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, AMD X870 Chipset motherboard, 32GB DDR5 6400MT/s RGB, 2TB NVMe M.2, WiFi, Windows 11
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, Display Port/HDMI
Enjoy Panoramic Views with 3mm TG Front panels and Excellent Airflow with Perforated Side Panels
Closed Loop Liquid Cooling with 360mm Radiator
Chassis I/O - 1x Type C, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone, 1x Mic Ports
ASIN: B0DYQDJ2HW