RGB lights don’t make you a better gamer, but when they look as slick as they do on the Aegis RS, you can’t help but feel like they do. We stuck to using the button on the case to alter the case’s lighting. Controlling the RGB lights in the app is confusing and doesn’t offer many options outside of MSI’s custom presets. It’s a clean Windows install, adding only a couple of apps you can use to manage the RGB lighting or see system stats. MSI hasn’t installed any bloatware or anti-virus software you’ll have to deal with. Opening the Edge browser with multiple tabs, including one dedicated to YouTube videos, and working in Google Docs all at once didn’t cause a single slowdown. This dependable performance extended to everyday use. For reference, the next closest system was the Corsair One a200, which averaged 93 fps at 4K and 127 fps at 1080p. And when we switched over to 1080p in the same game, that number went up to 137 fps. The higher the framerate the better when it comes to gaming, and we generally look for at least 60 fps for smooth performance. When playing Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War at 4K resolution with all the graphics settings on ultra, the system averaged 95 frames per second. According to benchmarks, the Aegis RS wasn’t the fastest gaming desktop we tested, but in real-world use, it edged out the $3,799 Corsair One a200, and was powerful enough to deliver high-end performance for every demanding PC game we threw at it. They’re a fantastic starting point for new PC gamers, and it’s a selling point we found hard to ignore.īut enough about what’s inside the case, let’s talk performance. Oh, before we forget, included in the box you’ll find an MSI gaming keyboard and gaming mouse. If you’d rather go hardwired, there’s a 2.5 Gigabit LAN port. It’s also where you’ll need to attach the included antennas that provide Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. Seriously, there are enough ports here to connect whatever kind of accessories you need. On the backside of the case is where you’ll find a plethora of ports. Although, if you did want to add more memory or another SSD, the motherboard has space for you to do so. If all of those numbers are gibberish to you, just take comfort in the fact you won’t have to make any changes or upgrades for at least a few years. Our review sample came equipped with an Intel Core i7-11700K processor, Nvidia’s RTX 3080 GPU, 32GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive for the operating system and some games, along with a 2TB hard disk drive for additional storage. Also located on top are the power button, a button that reboots the PC, a USB-C port, two regular USB ports, and audio in/out jacks. On top of the case, you’ll find a dedicated LED button you can use to quickly change the RGB colors instead of using the software. The matte black housing has three RGB fans in the front and another RGB fan inside the case that keeps the liquid running through the CPU cooler at a reasonable temperature. Inside and out, the entire Aegis RS build is made up of MSI components. The total cost of the build we tested tallies up to $2,499, and while that may sound like a lot, it’s a very competitive price for a high-end desktop. It’s loaded with high-end components that can keep up with current AAA titles like Call of Duty or Dirt 5, but is well spec’d enough that it should survive the upcoming onslaught that is Halo Infinite later this year. MSI Aegis RS (11TE-089US Gaming) has the largest desktop enclosure of any gaming desktop we tested, but it’s arguably the best looking as well. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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