MSI Aegis Z2 Gaming Desktop AMD 8-core Ryzen 7 7700 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD GeForce RTX 5070 DLSS4 (Up to 988 AI Tops) 750W 80+ Gold PSU ARGB Fan CPU Air Cooling Wi-Fi6E Win11 ICP Hub
Bottom line: The Ryzen 7 7700 / RTX 5070 prebuilt ($2,179.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-30 22:16 UTC) has GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD.
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-30. Price and availability subject to change.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Ryzen 7 7700 processor with GeForce RTX 5070 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
OVERVIEW:Product Details:Microprocessor:AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Processor (Base Clock 3.8GHz, Max Boost Clock Up to 5.3 GHz, 32MB SmartCache, 16 Threads)Memory:32GB RAMStorage:1TB SSDOperating system:Microsoft Windows 11 HomeGraphics & Video:Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GraphicKey Features:RGB Fan Air Cooling: YesWi-Fi 6E: YesBluetooth: YesPorts: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 EthernetPower Supply:750W 80+ GoldAdditional Information:Dimension: 19.4" x 9.1" x 19"Weight: 37 lbs
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Key Features
- 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD
- Equipped With The Powerful and Fast AMD 8-core Ryzen 7 7700 Processor
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB 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
- Windows 11 Home, CPU Cooler (Air Cooler), ARGB Fan, Wi-Fi6E, 750W 80+ Gold Power Supply, Keyboard & Mouse, Auth USB-C Hub
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 7 |
| CPU Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Model Name | MSI Aegis Z2 |
| Style Name | Ryzen 7 7700 + RTX 5070 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Connectivity | USB-C, WiFi |
| Display Type | LED |
| Model Number | Ryzen 7 7700 |
| Video Output | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Item Dimensions | 19.4 x 9.1 x 19 inches |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 8 |
| Processor Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Total Usb Ports | 10 |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| CPU Model Number | Ryzen 7 7700 |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Related benchmarks: Ryzen 7 7700 benchmarks
Which local LLMs fit in 12 GB?
12 GB holds models up to about 14B at Q4 with a usable context window; above that band the weights spill to system RAM and system-RAM bandwidth sets the speed, not the GPU.
- ✅ 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 7 community runs from 5 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 generates a median 59.1 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per LocalScore (Mozilla Builders)).
Hardware benchmark data
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MSI Aegis Z2 Gaming Desktop AMD 8-core Ryzen 7 7700 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD GeForce RTX 5070 DLSS4 (Up to 988 AI Tops) 750W 80+ Gold PSU ARGB Fan CPU Air Cooling Wi-Fi6E Win11 ICP Hub is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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