Dell Pro Micro vs MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US
Dell Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell Pro Micro Computer receives mixed feedback. While it is praised for its compact size and strong processor performance, the lack of a dedicated graphics card and limited upgrade options are notable drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a capable business machine but not ideal for gaming or intensive graphics work.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Powerful Intel Core i7-14700 processor
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770
Cons
- No dedicated graphics card
- Limited upgrade options
- Not suitable for gaming or intensive graphics
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
This MSI gaming desktop is widely praised for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users report smooth gameplay at ultra settings on demanding titles like Battlefield 6, even with heavy mods. A few early issues like a non-posting unit were resolved through exchange, and the fans are noted to be much quieter than typical gaming laptops. Overall, it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet fans
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
- Handles ultra settings easily
Cons
- Potential DOA units
- RAM may run at lower speed
- Package damage possible
- Requires BIOS/driver updates
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Pro Micro | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-14700 | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 65W | 750W★ |
| Weight | — | 12.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 5 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a | 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Pro Micro 2024, Core i7-14700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.