Newegg is offering an MSI Aegis RS2 pre-built gaming desktop for $1,899, a discount of $800 off its listed price. The system features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 2TB NVMe SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, along with Windows 11 and two free games.
The article highlights the value proposition, noting that individual components like the RAM and SSD are currently expensive and scarce, making this pre-built a cost-effective and convenient option. While the CPU is not top-tier, it offers strong performance for the price, and the RTX 5070 is positioned as a capable mid-range GPU for 1440p gaming.
The main topics covered are the specific deal and product specifications, the context of high component prices in the PC hardware market, and the performance and value assessment of the key parts in this pre-built system.
Save $800 on this MSI desktop with RTX 5070, 2TB SSD, and 32GB of RAM — get an Intel Core Ultra 265K gaming rig for just $1,899
A fantastic discount and a solid deal.
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In a world of PC hardware pricing gone mad, the humble pre-built remains a bastion of decent value and minimal stress in 2026. With 32GB of RAM now costing no less than $350, GPUs scarce and overpriced, and storage also falling foul of the AI price crunch, sometimes you just need to buy a ready-made gaming rig. Right now at Newegg, you can grab this MSI Aegis RS2 with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, and RTX 5070 for just $1,899, a saving of $800.
Whilst this rig is a little more modest than anything sporting one of the top-end 50-series GPUs or AMD's blistering X3D processors, this gaming PC promises very solid performance in a stylish package from a trusted big-name brand. For your troubles, you'll also get two free games, Resident Evil Requiem, and a choice from Intel's 2025 holiday bundle, which includes Battlefield 6.
This gaming desktop comes with Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, and RTX 5070, as well as a copy of Windows 11 and two free games.
The Intel Core 7 265K is definitely not the fastest gaming CPU on the market. However, it does stand out as a great value play in our CPU hierarchy. As you can see, performance in our gaming testing shows it follows pretty close behind the Core 9 285K, outstripping the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with ease. Talking about the FPS/$ value is a little harder in a pre-built machine, but the 265K packs a real punch when it comes to value.
The star of this build is the RTX 5070, however, which performed well in our testing as a solid mid-range card capable of 1440p performance.
Getting hold of this card at MSRP is impossible these days, so buying one pre-installed inside a PC is one of the best ways to secure a good deal. This PC is also complemented by 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of NVMe storage. These parts are some of the hardest-hit by the ongoing memory crisis. As mentioned, you can't buy 32GB of RAM for less than $350, and 2TB of decent SSD storage will easily set you back $250 these days. Factor in $600 worth of RAM and SSD, and this build starts to look pretty enticing.
The PC also comes with a Z890 motherboard, which gives you 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7. Cooling is provided by a 360mm liquid cooler, and there's a 750W 80+ Gold PSU to keep everything running. Overall, this is a really solid deal on a pre-built from Newegg that will take a lot of the stress out of trying to build a PC in 2026.
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