MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop
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Bottom line: The Ryzen 9 9900X / RTX 5080 prebuilt has GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 64GB 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
- ✓ 64GB 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 ZS2Processor:AMD 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X Processor (Base Clock 4.4GHz, Max Boost Clock Up to 5.6GHz, 64MB SmartCache, 24 Threads)Memory:64GB DDR5Storage:2TB SSDGraphics:Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GraphicOperating system:Windows 11 ProfessionalCPU Cooler:360mm Liquid CoolerPower 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: 37 pounds
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Key Features
- 【Powerful Storage】: 64GB DDR5 SDRAM Memory, 2TB Solid State Disk
- 【MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop Ryzen 9】: AMD 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X Processor
- 【Strong Graphics】: Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 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 RJ45 Ethernet
- 【OS】: Windows 11 Pro, 360mm Liquid Cooler, 850W 80+ Gold Power Supply, Gaming Keyboard & Mouse, Authorized DLCA 3-in-1 USB Cable
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 9 |
| CPU Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| Model Name | MSI Aegis ZS2 AMD |
| Style Name | Win 11 Pro |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Connectivity | USB-C, WiFi |
| Display Type | LED |
| Video Output | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Item Dimensions | 19.4 x 9.1 x 19 inches |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 12 |
| Processor Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| Total Usb Ports | 10 |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| CPU Model Number | Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Processor Series | Ryzen 9 |
| Full listing title | MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop | AMD 12-core Zen 5 Ryzen 9 9900X | 64GB DDR5 2TB SSD | GeForce RTX 5080 DLSS 4 | 360mm Liquid Cooler 850W 80+ Gold PSU Support HDD Wi-Fi 7 Win11 Pro w/DLCA Accessory |
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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