MSI Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop
Status: MSI Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop (Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC on file; an Amazon search for "Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The core Ultra 9 285 / RTX 5070 Ti prebuilt has 16GB of graphics memory, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 4TB SSD.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a core Ultra 9 285 processor with GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB graphics
- ✓ 32GB of DDR5 RAM leaves headroom for gaming alongside streaming or creative apps
Cons
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:KEY SPECIFICATIONS:PC Type:Gaming Desktop ComputerPC Series:MSI Aegis R2 AI 2ndProcessor:Intel 24-core Ultra 9 285 Processor (Base Clock 2.5GHz, Max Boost Clock Up to 5.6GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 24 Threads)Memory:32GB DDR5Storage:4TB SSDGraphics:Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GraphicOperating system:Windows 11 HomePower Supply:750W 80+ GoldPorts & Slots:5 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x Type-C 3.2, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x 5Gb RJ45 EthernetAdditional Information:Dimensions: 19.4" x 9.1" x 19"Approximate Weight: 27 pounds
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Key Features
- 【Powerful Storage】: 32GB DDR5 SDRAM Memory, 4TB Hard Disk Drive
- 【MSI Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop Ultra 9 Series 2】: Intel 24-core Ultra 9 285 Processor
- 【Strong Graphics】: Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Graphic
- 【External Ports and Slots】: 5 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-C 3.2, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x 5Gb RJ45 Ethernet
- 【OS】: Windows 11 Home, RGB CPU Air Fan Cooler, 750W 80+ Gold PSU, WiFi7, Keyboard & Mouse, Auth 3-in-1 USB Cable
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| CPU Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Model Name | MSI Aegis R2 14th |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Style Name | Ultra 9 285 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, WiFi |
| Display Type | LED |
| Model Number | Ultra 9 285 |
| Video Output | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Item Dimensions | 19.4 x 9.1 x 19 inches |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 24 |
| Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Full listing title | MSI Aegis R2 AI 2nd Gaming Desktop | Intel 24-core Ultra 9 285 | 32GB DDR5 4TB SSD | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB (Up to 1406 TOPS) 5Gb LAN WiFi7 RGB CPU Air Fan Cooler 80+ Gold PSU Win11 w/DLCA Accessory |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Which local LLMs fit in 16 GB?
16 GB holds a 20–27B model at Q4 with a modest context window; 30B-class weights need 24 GB.
- ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
- ✅ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — fits at Q4
- ❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
- ❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
- ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+
Across 8 community runs from 7 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti generates a median 116.3 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per LocalScore.ai).
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