MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US vs Dell OptiPlex
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
MSI
91 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
30 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Performance 5
Noise level 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Reliability 2
Ram speed 2
Dell OptiPlex, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Scores
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Developer
Business
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Specifications
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | Dell OptiPlex | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 750W★ | — |
| Weight | 12.20 kg | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 9★ | — |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1 HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell OptiPlex, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.