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MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop Computer

BH #MSARS12TE296 • MFR #AEGIS RS 12TE-296US
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MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop Computer
Key Features
  • 3.6 GHz Intel Core i7 12-Core (12th Gen)
  • 16GB of DDR5 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (8GB GDDR6X)
  • 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
Play your favorite PC games in style with the MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop Computer. Powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, the Aegis RS provides the power and performance needed to run PC games. The 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD provides fast boot times and storage space. Visuals are handled by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series graphics card, complete with real-time ray tracing and enhanced RT and Tensor Cores. Want to play online multiplayer? You can connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), but using the wired 2.5 GbE Ethernet RJ45 LAN jack is recommended for a stable connection.
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MSI Aegis RS Overview

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Play your favorite PC games in style with the MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop Computer. Powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, the Aegis RS provides the power and performance needed to run PC games. The 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD provides fast boot times and storage space. Visuals are handled by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series graphics card, complete with real-time ray tracing and enhanced RT and Tensor Cores. Want to play online multiplayer? You can connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), but using the wired 2.5 GbE Ethernet RJ45 LAN jack is recommended for a stable connection.

The Aegis RS keeps the temperatures down, thanks to the MSI-exclusive 240mm liquid all-in-one cooler combined with RGB air cooling. An MSI gaming keyboard and mouse are included so all you need is a monitor to get started. Windows 11 Home is the installed operating system.

MSI Aegis RS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series Graphics
The GeForce RTX 30-Series delivers the performance that gamers crave, powered by Ampere-NVIDIA's 2nd gen RTX architecture. The GeForce RTX 30-Series is built with enhanced RT Cores and Tensor Cores, streaming multiprocessors, and fast VRAM for an immersive gaming experience. RTX Graphics bring together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading.
MSI LED Button
With the built-in RGB lighting, animate and take your gaming experience to the next level by simply pressing the MSI LED button to cycle through a large array of lighting options. Customize lighting even further with MSI Center Mystic Light software. Simply press and hold the LED button for three seconds to toggle software modes.
Dragon Liquid Cooling
With MSI's exclusive 240mm CoreLiquid CPU liquid cooler, Aegis RS allows for the maximum amount of heat dissipation and handles the most hardware-intensive games without breaking a sweat. Enjoy your favorite PC games with stable performance on the Aegis RS.
RGB Air Cooling
The Aegis RS features four system cooling fans; three in the front pulling cool air to circulate inside the desktop and one in the rear to push out all the heat.
Windows 11
A New Start Position
Windows 11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system.
Making Productivity a Snap
Multitask with speed and efficiency with the ability to snap apps side by side. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups help to keep your windows organized using different layouts that are designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, so you can resume from where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar, allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops with external monitors.
Microsoft Teams Integration
Stay connected with friends, family, coworkers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they're using Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don't have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging.
Adapting to You
The Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it's using a mouse, keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting.
Next Level Gaming
Windows 11 is designed to deliver smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12 Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR automatically adjusts your game's lighting and contrast for high dynamic range. DirectStorage technology streamlines data access to better take advantage of high-speed devices such as NVMe solid-state drives and directly from graphics cards without dragging down the CPU, which minimizes load times while helping to reduce artifacts such as texture popping. Topping it all off is Xbox Game Pass integration, which provides you with access to a massive library of games with a membership subscription.
Redesigned Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is rebuilt from the ground up for a streamlined experience when looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps will also be available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu.

MSI Aegis RS Specs

Key Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel Core i7-12700KF (12th Gen)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR6X VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Total Installed Storage
1 TB
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
4x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
4x USB-A 2.0
2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Display I/O
3x DisplayPort 1.4a Output
1x HDMI 2.1 Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.2
Keyboard
USB Full-Size Keyboard
Pointing Device
USB Mouse
Power Supply
750 W with IEC
Performance
Chipset
Intel Z690
Processor
Intel Core i7-12700KF (12th Gen)
CPU
12-Core: 
3.6 to 4.9 GHz Performance (8 Cores)
2.7 to 3.8 GHz Efficiency (4 Cores)
L3 Cache
25 MB
Graphics Type
Dedicated
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR6X VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Configuration / Capacity
2x User-Replaceable 8 GB
vPro Support
No
Storage and Expansion
Total Installed Storage
1 TB
Storage Drive Type
1x 1 TB / M.2 NVMe SSD
PCI Expansion
No
Optical Drive
No
Inputs / Outputs
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
4x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
4x USB-A 2.0
2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Display I/O
3x DisplayPort 1.4a Output
1x HDMI 2.1 Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
Built-In Speakers
No
Built-In Microphones
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Communications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.2
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
USB Full-Size Keyboard
Pointing Device
USB Mouse
General
Power Supply
750 W with IEC
Dimensions
17.72 x 16.93 x 8.46" / 45.01 x 43 x 21.49 cm
Weight
29.98 lb / 13.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
37.555 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
24.3 x 22.7 x 12"

MSI Aegis RS Reviews

Super Fast but there is an issue

By Boyd
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-31

This Baby screams. We bench tested it and it came in in the top 1% (99 percentile) over all. However be warned, it will not boot from a Legacy Drive. Just a little frustration with that... But over all I LOVE this machine

Absolutely LOVE IT!

By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-28

After being disappointed with an HP Omen 30L PC, I sent that back to HP and purchased this MSI Unit. WOW. it has everything as you'd expect from MSI. Expansion room, plenty of USB and audio jacks. The Installed MSI branded RTX3080TI Plays everything on Ultra settings, its AWESOME!

High Speed Gaming and Video Editing Machine!

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-28

The speed is incredible on many applications, including games that demand performance. Adobe Premiere Pro plays back 4K video, high-res motion graphics without skipping a beat and the rendering speed is fast. Upgraded my MSI PC to this updated version and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this PC to anyone looking for excellent quality and performance!

Great Hardware Hampered By A Bad OS

By Robert
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-13

I've had my Aegis for a week now, and it is a very impressive collection of excellent MSI components. It is by far the fastest performing desktop I have ever owned. It has a great build, an elegant enclosure, and for fun includes a handy LED button to control RGB lighting. But thanks to Microsoft, Windows 11 is spoiling my party. Glitches, suddenly disappearing icons, the need for a reset, etc., drags things down I would have preferred that the Aegis had been supplied with Windows 10 Pro, which has become far more stable and bug-free over time. So I removed one star from my rating because of Windows 11 undermines MSI's great machine.

Best PC I've ever had

By Jorge
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-27

Fast, workhorse and stylish. Couldn't ask for more

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What are the specific specs for the mouse and ...

What are the specific specs for the mouse and keyboard?
Asked by: Jerry
The included keyboard and mouse with this MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop Computer, would be the following. Keyboard: MSI GK30 Mouse: MSI GM11
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-11-24

Can you upgrade the RAM in this computer? If so ...

Can you upgrade the RAM in this computer? If so what is the maximum amount?
Asked by: Jack
Yes. You can upgrade the RAM on this device and its Maximum Memory Capacity is 128 GB
Answered by: Luiz O
Date published: 2022-09-14

Can this read Gen4 PCIe?

Can this read Gen4 PCIe?
Asked by: Debi
Yes, the motherboard for the Aegis RS 11TE-094US supports Gen4 PCI-E devices.
Answered by: Geno
Date published: 2021-08-08

Will it be able to handle 3440x1440p and 165hz ...

Will it be able to handle 3440x1440p and 165hz through the cable?( MSI 34" MPG ARTYMIS 343CQR Curved FreeSync 165 Hz UWQHD ) Usage: gaming (prefer to use high settings and have high fps) and work(nothing complicated here)
Asked by: Egor
Yes, the MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop (i7-11700K, 32GB, 2TH+2TS, RTX3080, Windows 10 Home) BH #MSARS11TF223 would support the ARTYMIS 343CQR.
Answered by: Miguel
Date published: 2022-03-01

Which motherboard is installed the Z590 A-Pro, or ...

Which motherboard is installed the Z590 A-Pro, or the Z590 gaming wifi carbon?
Asked by: C Michael
The MSI Z590 Pro Wi-Fi motherboard is installed in this MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop Computer.
Answered by: Geno
Date published: 2021-09-10

Does this PC support Windows 11?

Does this PC support Windows 11?
Asked by: James
So that's the security part I believe? So the processor is good to go? Thanks so much!
Answered by: James
Date published: 2021-12-02

What PSU does this have?

What PSU does this have?
Asked by: Jason
The MSI Aegis RS Gaming Desktop Computer comes equipped with a 650W IEC Power Supply.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2022-03-28

Gen4 PCIe x16?

Gen4 PCIe x16?
Asked by: Bruce
The M.2 installed is not listed as a PCI-E Gen4 device.
Answered by: Geno
Date published: 2021-07-07
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