Customers are enthusiastic about the Aegis R2 Gaming Desktop's performance. Many comments highlight its exceptional speed and ability to run games smoothly. The system's powerful capabilities are repeatedly praised. There were no negative customer comments reported.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
MSI Aegis R2: Light 'em Up
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve been gaming forever on PC. Have had a number of MSI GPU's and laptops, but this is my first prebuilt desktop. It leaves a lasting impression - This pc is a cut above, and seems to be the best prebuilt i've ever owned -- made a little bit more enticing because I got it during Cyber Monday.
I'm a musician and VR tester. They're both my passion and employment. In June 2024, I really started noticing my studio PC, with a 3060 GPU was past its' prime. I needed a whole new platform. So I asked the engineers at my job, did my homework. It was an open discussion, about which GPU i'd get. The 4070 Ti Super kept popping up, at that apex of good value + efficient and iterated GPU design, and I believe it is the final 40 series card. Nvidia learned from the lukewarm reception of the 12gb version of the 4070 Super, and with the 4070 Ti Super they proposed a mulligan, the company needed to get right. It's hard to say they missed - the 4070 Ti Super in this pc uses less juice, runs cooler, and most importantly has 16GB of GDDR6X. With a 256-bit interface it makes all the difference. The company's benchmarks for this card are merely fine, but they don’t tell the whole story, even today, as Nvidia continues to build out DLSS and AI frame generation in the 50 series, the company has allowed that most of the gains outside the crazy frame gen on the 50 cards are also here. Just today, you can see their dedication pay off in Cyberpunk 2077's latest patch, dropped in late January 2025. In this PC, the card just sings.
The case is nice, extremely well ventilated, and quiet and decked with fans. It shows clean lines. Impressively tidy wiring and solid build. Mobo allows for a 'very futuristic' feeling 256 gigs of RAM. Low latency WiFi 7 capable, two superfast M.2 slots. A Liquid PC Cooler that actually was tight and fitted properly out of the box.
The rig loads every conceivable game, super fast. Folks complaining about 'Shader compilation time' just... don't mean anything here. Have not yet had to wait more than seconds in every case. Jedi: Survivor? Spider-Man? God of War? Ghost of Tsushima? Practically instantaneous. It just delivers. Begs to be used in novel scenarios like Mixed Reality, AI, on a 90 ft. in-VR screen playing Forza Horizon 5, floating in space... really.
Cyberpunk just got a nice patch that ups performance. I'm using a 32” 165Hz monitor primarily, but also working In VR via Quest 3 + Virtual Desktop. The rig provides a perfectly smooth 120Hz wirelessly to a dedicated vr router. The PCVR gaming mod scene is wild. Always something new. Today I played Crysis in VR, a gorgeous mod with full motion controls. Tomorrow i'll be trying Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (it was the pack in game from Nvidia with this pc btw!) in VR. Dedicated fans love these experiences so much that a cottage industry of genius developers is making sure that the best experience you can have with all those classic games and future ones are becoming ever greater as they're carefully ported to VR. This is a very particular spot that makes the 16GB of VRAM less of an option. You need it for high-res stuff -- 12GB? Wouldn’t cut it.
The latest revelation was with 'Kayak VR: Mirage', a realistic simulator using gorgeous photogrammatry and perfect water physics, powered by this rig… It’s like a mini-vacation. You could almost smell the salty air, taking in the atmosphere with a very deliberate vanishing of the telltale signs of being in just a game. It’s the kind of wireless PCVR I used to dream about. No lag. Just presence, no question!
Setting it up was easy. Had to poke at some pre-installed software, but nothing major. I am happy that the The MSI Center allows users to easily opt out, or do what I did: just download the features you like. Basic overclocking is easy. I didn't dig deep into that, as I didn't see the need. Importantly, I switch between the silent and balanced user profiles -- even while in VR. a mere 4 feet away, in VR I do not notice the sound of the fans.
Overall - it's a 4.6 out of 5. I'm only cutting a bit for not having an option to get this pc w/o RGB fans and accessories. Even if it only reduced the price by $30. Isn't everyone pretty particular about the type of keyboard and mouse they use? It's hard to imagine anyone that would get this pc and then resorting to branded pack ins. Don't let those pack ins stop you though - this PC makes manifest the dream.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gorgeously powerful
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sleek and ready to play whatever you throw at it. Easy setup and the included MSI mouse and keyboard is a nice touch. Good quality on both. Massive upgrade from my laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is by far the best pre-assembled computer I’ve had. Right out of the box it preforms beautifully! Can’t go wrong with this one folks!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
GPU did not have 3x DisplayPorts as advertised
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased three of these PCs and all three had 2x HDMI and 2x DisplayPort outputs on the GPU. I understand that that is a small difference that will probably go unnoticed for many, but when it is plainly shown in listing photos and specs that there are 3x DisplayPorts, this is false advertising. Additionally, there was no HDMI or DisplayPort on the motherboard, as shown in the stock photo. I should also note that the display unit for this exact PC at my local Best Buy did, in fact, have the correct number of DisplayPorts with 3. After bringing this up to the manager there when returning the second of the three, I was told that this was an MSI issue before he walked away with no time to take any of my questions about the display unit. I'm sure this is a great PC, but I will most definitely be ordering from another brand for future prebuilts, since sending what is listed and advertised is clearly too difficult for them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First p c
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For me being new into p.c gaming i had no idea what updating drivers meant and this p.c was completely user friendly and just did all the work right out the box. I play on a 45" 1440p curved ultra gear oled 240hz and it plays apex at 240 with ease and cod, fortnite, forza all extremely well with settings at high and ultra completely fine. I do turn things down to obtain the most fps as possible. Perfect for 1440p gaming. If you have 4k monitor id upgrade.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming PC under 2k.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great pc. All the power you need for todays games. You need to load drivers and update after unboxing. Simply download the msi software for computer customizing. Go to the component manufacturers to download the graphics card driver (nvidia for this one), and anything else such as mouse keyboard and headset if you aren’t using the msi components that come with the computer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great prebuilt
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far for all my needs this pc has met my expectations. Only downside is the storage but can be expanded
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Pre-Built CPU
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this setup for my son for Christmas who is an avid gamer. He plays titles like fortnite, valorant, call of duty, and other games. The system has ran really well for him and he has no complaints about its performance. I would highly recommend purchasing this as a already built PC. We do plan however to upgrade the SSD to a 4 GB.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy times
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Definitely a great purchase for the price, excellent for gaming
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Gaming Computer
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great gaming computer. It is super fast and looks great!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get it.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Runs Games Beautifully, I have the 57 inch led samsung G9, and gaming looks beautiful and lifelike on PC and on console, especially when in PIB mode splitting the screen in two, you basically have two beautiful 4K monitors running at once, watching prison break and playing the last of us 2 at the same time is quite amazing to say the least.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice PC
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I absolutely love this PC. It came very well packaged and booted right out of the box. The MSI components add beautiful aesthetic and above all it performs great.
My only complaint was the specs listed there was room for 2 M.2 slots, but I only see 1 and the online guide for the 760 state there's only 1. Not a deal breaker, but not a nice discovery.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
i absolutely love my pc its fast and its so awesome! the graphics card is so good theres nothing left to say! buy it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent PC
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent PC and a good price. Use it for gaming with no problems
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty disappointed with the purchase after paying over 2 grand. The HDMI port works sometime when I try dual screen function. PC to TV and projector for my golf simulator. Spoke to Geek squad and they just referred my to the manufacturer to sort it out. Used different splitters but the same issue. Thank God I have the protection plan might just return it. But when it works it works like a charm
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an amazing pc for anybody that is into gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pc review
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best pc ever, this thing runs all my games like usain bolt
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy buy buy you will love it
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love it, its fast and i never have trouble with it i definitely recomend to buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The best ever works perfect on any game I play love it
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Solid rig, I am playing current AAA titles on Ultra settings with no issues on both 1080 and 2160 (4K). The only downside to this computer is the storage. 1TB is not much, especially if you're a gamer. Thankfully the motherboard has 6 SATAs and I expanded the memory by 6TB.