MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop AMD 12-core Zen 5 Ryzen 9 9900X (>i9-14900HX) 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD GeForce RTX 5080 (Up to 1801 AI Tops) 360mm Liquid Cooler 850W 80+ Gold PSU Support HDD Win11Pro w/ICP Hub
Status: MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop AMD 12-core Zen 5… (Ryzen 9900X RTX 5080 gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock Ryzen 9900X RTX 5080 gaming PC on file; an Amazon search for "Ryzen 9900X RTX 5080 gaming PC" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Ryzen 9 9900X / RTX 5080 prebuilt has GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Ryzen 9 9900X processor with GeForce RTX 5080 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
KEY SPECIFICATIONS:PC Type:Gaming Desktop ComputerPC Series:MSI Aegis ZS2Processor:AMD 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X Processor (Base Clock 4.4GHz, Max Boost Clock Up to 5.6GHz, 64MB SmartCache, 24 Threads)Memory:32GB DDR5Storage:2TB SSDGraphics:Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GraphicCPU Cooler:360mm Liquid CoolerOperating system:Windows 11 ProfessionalPower Supply:850W 80+ GoldPorts & 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 RJ45 EthernetAdditional Information:Dimensions: 19.4" x 9.1" x 19"Approximate Weight: 26.6 pounds.
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Key Features
- 32GB DDR5 | 2TB SSD.
- Equipped With The Powerful and Fast AMD 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X Processor
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Graphic
- 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 RJ45 Ethernet
- Microsoft Windows 11 Professional, 360mm Liquid Cooler, 850W 80+ Gold Power Supply, Gaming Keyboard and Mouse, Auth USB-C Hub
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 9 |
| CPU Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| Model Name | MSI Aegis ZS2 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Style Name | Win11-Pro |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Display Type | LED |
| Model Number | Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Video Output | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Item Dimensions | 19.4 x 9.1 x 19 inches |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 12 |
| Processor Speed | 4.4 GHz |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Related benchmarks: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X benchmarks
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 5 community runs from 5 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 generates a median 132 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per Hardware Corner).
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