MSI Aegis (ZS) vs iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04)
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Aegis has a lot faster processor.
- For displaying graphics Aegis has a lot better graphics card.
- iBUYPOWER Element SE is cheaper.
- Aegis has more HDD storage.
MSI Aegis (ZS)
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04)
Compare specifications
| MSI Aegis (ZS) | iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19.4 x 17.3 x 8.3 inches | |
| (49.28 x 43.94 x 21.08 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 30, 2022 | April 1, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,049.00 | $1,099.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,049.00 | $899.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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MSI Aegis (ZS) summary
MSI Aegis is an amazing value Windows gaming computer. It has the Radeon RX 6600 graphics card which is fantastic for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The computer has a remarkable AMD CPU and enough RAM for its price.
MSI Aegis ZS Gaming Desktop AMD Ryzen R7-5700G (8-Core), AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB, 16G DDR4 3200MHz RAM, 2TB Hard Drive + 500GB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive, Windows 11 Home, Mouse and Keyboard Included
AMD Ryzen R7-5700G (8-Core) Processor
16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM
2TB Hard Drive + 500GB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive; No optical drive
AMD Radeon RX 6600 Graphics, 8GB
MSI Gaming Keyboard and Mouse
Intel Wi-Fi 6 (2x2/160) Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.0 and 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
ASIN: B0B2N9V24W
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04) summary
iBUYPOWER Element SE is a Windows budget gaming computer released in 2026. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however enough memory for its price. The computer has the Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU which is subpar for playing games. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run.
iBUYPOWER Element SE Gaming PC Desktop Computer AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU, AMD Radeon RX 6500XT 4GB, 16GB DDR4 Non-RGB 3200MHz RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Gamer Keyboard and Mouse - ESA5R65XT04
AMD Ryzen 5 5500, AMD Radeon RX 6500XT 4GB, 16GB DDR4 Non-RGB 3200MHz 16x1 512GB NVMe SSD, WIFI Ready, Windows 11 Home
Connectivity: 6 x USB 3.1 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | Audio: On board audio
Special Add-Ons: Tempered Glass RGB Gaming Case | 802.11AC Wi-Fi Included | 16 Color RGB Lighting Case | Free iBuyPower Gaming Keyboard & RGB Gaming Mouse | No Bloatware
ASIN: B0GTCDSXTM