This seems a fair, not amazing, deal. I've been on the lookout for a new desktop with a 3060 12GB or above and a decent processor for Stable Diffusion. This is a refurb, but with 6 months MSI warranty included.
Decent price for the processor, a 3060 with 12GB of RAM. Only DDR4. Closest I could find before was some Costco in store units for less from earlier in 2023. Using PC Parts picker, with the components alone were around $1000.
Seems similar to this deal from November
MSI Aegis R Gaming Desktop: Intel Core i7-13700F, 32GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, 2TB HDD, RTX 3060 12GB, Win 11 (Refurbished) $800.39 + Free Shipping @ eBay (slickdeals.net)
Operating System:Windows 11 Home
Processor:Intel® Core™ i7-12700F 8P+4EC/20T 2.1-4.9 GHz 25MB Cache; Pro B660M-A CEC; RGB Cooling Fan
Memory:32GB DDR4 (2x 16GB) 3200 MHz
Internal Storage:1TB SSD + 2TB HDD
Video Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 12GB
Wireless:Intel® Wi-Fi 6E module
Optical Drive:None
I/O Ports:Front:
1x (Gen 2, Type C), 4x (Gen 1, Type A)
Rear:
1x HDMI-out (2.1)
3x DP-out (1.4a)
1x (Gen 2x2, Type C), 1x (Gen 2, Type A), 2x (Gen 1, Type A)
1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
Power:650W
Dimensions:8.5" x 17.09" x 19.65"
Weight:26.45 lbs
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The only plus about this is the GPU having 12GB instead of 8GB.
I still think this deal should be cheaper but if you really want it, go for it.
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Just wondering cause I have to get a gaming PC for Valorant for my kids.
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Just wondering cause I have to get a gaming PC for Valorant for my kids.
The Aegis has a better GPU, GTX 4060ti level performance according to deelseaker, which I haven't researched.
This one throws in a 2TB HDD and 16GB more RAM, WiFi6 versus WiFi5, has a newer CPU that looks to benchmark about 10% higher in performance, 12 cores versus 8 on the 5800X. I think it's been crucified here because of the mediocre by modern standards 3060 GPU. But I doubt you'll find these specs at a better price. This is a very respectable gaming rig for the money, and probably the one I'd choose between the 2 because of the additional hardware included and newer specs.
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Just wondering cause I have to get a gaming PC for Valorant for my kids.
The Aegis has a better GPU, GTX 4060ti level performance according to deelseaker, which I haven't researched.
This one throws in a 2TB HDD and 16GB more RAM, WiFi6 versus WiFi5, has a newer CPU that looks to benchmark about 10% higher in performance, 12 cores versus 8 on the 5800X. I think it's been crucified here because of the mediocre by modern standards 3060 GPU. But I doubt you'll find these specs at a better price. This is a very respectable gaming rig for the money, and probably the one I'd choose between the 2 because of the additional hardware included and newer specs.
Intel's best CPU for their respective socket looks better than AMD's, but there are a lot of online comparison tools for you to judge for yourself.
For the AMD build, you can do quite well with what was until recently the best gaming CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. But the Intel build would likely give you the best gaming performance in this matchup. Could theoretically go up to 14th gen Intel, which was released in 2023–2024, but that depends on whether the mother board manufacturer releases a BIOS update to enable that.
Here are some of your top contenders for a CPU upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0...g4&
PS: For PC gaming hardware reviews, two of the most reliable reviewers are Hardware Unboxed (https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxe
edit...it looks like there are two similar rigs available...an Aegis and a Codex....why is the Aegis $20 more since it has less ram and HD space....is it due to the nvme drive or the case or maybe a different
Mobo?
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edit...it looks like there are two similar rigs available...an Aegis and a Codex....why is the Aegis $20 more since it has less ram and HD space....is it due to the nvme drive or the case or maybe a different
Mobo?
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