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Costco Members: MSI Aegis ZS2 Desktop: Ryzen 9 9900X, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB

+ $15 Shipping

$2,400

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Costco has for their Members: MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop (Aegis ZS2 B9NVV-1409US) for $2399.99. Shipping is $14.99.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Processor (12-core)
  • 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6000MHz RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card
  • 1x 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3
  • 360mm Liquid Cooling
  • 850W 80 Plus Gold Certified Power Supply
  • MSI Mechanical Keyboard
  • MSI Gaming Mouse
  • Ports & Slots:
    • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5Gbps (Front)
    • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5Gbps (Front)
    • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combination Jack (Front)
    • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A (Rear)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 5Gbps (Rear)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A 10Gbps (Rear)
    • 3x DisplayPort (Rear)
    • 1x HDMI (Rear)

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Includes:
    • Technical Support
    • 90 Day Return Policy
    • 2 Year Warranty
    • McAfee Total Protection
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Costco has for their Members: MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop (Aegis ZS2 B9NVV-1409US) for $2399.99. Shipping is $14.99.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Processor (12-core)
  • 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 6000MHz RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card
  • 1x 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3
  • 360mm Liquid Cooling
  • 850W 80 Plus Gold Certified Power Supply
  • MSI Mechanical Keyboard
  • MSI Gaming Mouse
  • Ports & Slots:
    • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5Gbps (Front)
    • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5Gbps (Front)
    • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combination Jack (Front)
    • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A (Rear)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 5Gbps (Rear)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A 10Gbps (Rear)
    • 3x DisplayPort (Rear)
    • 1x HDMI (Rear)

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Includes:
    • Technical Support
    • 90 Day Return Policy
    • 2 Year Warranty
    • McAfee Total Protection
  • About this deal:

Original Post

Written by Eragorn | Staff

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CyanCreature2994
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Compared to the Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop (ACT1250)this system offers a stronger overall package: it has a better CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs. Intel Core Ultra 7), double the RAM (32GB 6000mhz vs. 16GB 5200mhz on dell), and twice the SSD storage (2TB vs. 1TB). You also get liquid cooling and better upgrade flexibility compared to Alienware desktop, which is more difficult to modify and reuse case later.
On the other hand, the Dell gives you a higher wattage PSU (1000W vs. 850W) and includes a Platinum-rated PSU versus Gold.
Another plus for this system is the 2-year warranty, which offers longer coverage compared to Dell's standard 1-year.
Overall, you're getting more performance and value with this build. Unless you have 10% coupon for dell and CB. Then dell can be had for around 2k flat.
Eragorn
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From what I can tell, this is near the cost of building it yourself (at least when I used pcpartpicker). Also we have no clue what the pricing of these may jump up to over the coming weeks so if you're looking, I'd personally recommend buying.
Hoscetti
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The other parts are nowhere near $1400 if you shop around

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smacky00
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This is a solid deal. I have not bought a prebuilt PC in a long time (early-2000s) but I have seen different threads about prebuilts discussing how user-friendly they were when it came to user upgrades over time.

Not sure about MSI's friendliness on that, but it is a topic that comes up
Apr 9, 2025
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Blindman
Apr 9, 2025
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Quote from smacky00 :
This is a solid deal. I have not bought a prebuilt PC in a long time (early-2000s) but I have seen different threads about prebuilts discussing how user-friendly they were when it came to user upgrades over time. Not sure about MSI's friendliness on that, but it is a topic that comes up
This is basically you buying your own parts and have Microcenter tech build it for you. There is no proprietary parts with the MSI.
Apr 9, 2025
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glenroebuck
Apr 9, 2025
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Paying the availability tax on a 5080 sucks. Especially since you can get a 7900xt or xtx that performs just as well, maybe 10-20 fps less. What I am not sure of is the MOBO on this MSI is it a 670 or 870 or lower 650?
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Apr 9, 2025
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jyms
Apr 9, 2025
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Ordered one this morning, and expected delivery tomorrow! Feels like a logistics miracle, but I'll take it given how hard it has been to source the card for a self-build.

For those of you that picked one up, don't forget to check the ROPs juuust in case (112 for the 5080) https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/a...%2F5070-ti
Apr 9, 2025
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BloodLust1179
Apr 9, 2025
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In for one... rushed to the local warehouse and can't find this item. All the gaming PC in my local warehouse are 4060... lame
Apr 9, 2025
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yoonuf
Apr 9, 2025
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Quote from BloodLust1179 :
In for one... rushed to the local warehouse and can't find this item. All the gaming PC in my local warehouse are 4060... lame
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dubhov
Apr 9, 2025
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This or the Ultra 9 + 64GB RAM for $200 more? Would be for gaming mostly.

https://www.costco.com/msi-aegis-...62215.html
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Apr 9, 2025
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Ride_The_Sky
Apr 9, 2025
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Quote from OrangeMagic4534 :
It should look better considering that PC costs 3x more than the console. That's like saying you're shocked that a Corvette drives faster than a Camry lol.
Did you even check the video, it's not a $3000 PC they are comparing in those videos.
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Ride_The_Sky
Apr 9, 2025
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Quote from Blindman :
Steam/Epic/GoG/MS-Store keeps your library intact with upgradeability and scaling. Multiplayer game doesn't require a yearly subscription. You're not bound to walled garden. At this point all games come to PC you are better off getting a PC then getting a PS5, the only thing that doesn't show up on PC is Nintendo. But eventually Nintendo is going to have to bring its games to PC, it's just a matter of time.
All valid points, but I had no idea they would update your games if the games is updated from 1080p to a 4K resolution, does Steam do that?
Apr 9, 2025
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supaet
Apr 9, 2025
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Quote from edrock200 :
Equivalent parts ~$2600 without OS, kb or mouse:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BGdhdb

Wait, the msi 5080 is actually in stock on Newegg for $13xx
Apr 9, 2025
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ck1109
Apr 9, 2025
132 Posts
Quote from Blindman :
Bought the dell got the 285, Liquid cooling, 16GB. OTD $2,114.36 with tax, rebate, discount, cashback. 1 year warranty.
Buying the Costco is OTD $2642. 2-year warranty, 90-day return. With 4% back OTD possibly 2536.32.
yeah that was my point....with 32GB DDR 6000 ram and a 2 TB ssd, you'll probably end up being ~300 or so below costco. If your goal is to just keep this config and not have to deal with upgrades in the future, its a great option.

Otherwise the delta for the MSI is worth it (to me atleast) so I can have better processor with w/ AM5, standard ATX Mobo, chassis to make future upgrades easier and the extended warranty + return window.
Last edited by ck1109 April 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM.
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ck1109
Apr 9, 2025
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky :
All valid points, but I had no idea they would update your games if the games is updated from 1080p to a 4K resolution, does Steam do that?
for most games you buy on steam, the resolution is decided by you and your pc, not steam. If you have a 4k compatible pc, you can set resolution to 4k and play. On a lower end pc you can set it to 1080p.
Apr 9, 2025
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supaet
Apr 9, 2025
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if you only need the rtx 5080

https://www.newegg.com/msi-rtx-50...6814137914

to save ~$1,000


I did and canceled the costco order
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Quote from SumDuud :
If you're persistent you might be able to but this strikes me like people thinking a car model with bells and whistles should list at the same price as the base model and that isn't how things work.
Where are you getting these rates? Whattomine says a 5080 will only mine $0.57 per day at best and that is -$0.24 profit with $0.12 kWh
Because you say so? Top of the line gaming PCs have been this price for a long time. You must be oblivious to PC pricing.

Top of the line gaming PC prices have been like this. If all you want to do is game, then you don't need to buy a top of the line PC to do it.


Buying a PC isn't exactly hoarding but do you really think the tariffs aren't going to keep getting worse and prices won't be impacted? Wait, you're not one of those that believes it is a tax on the foreign country, are you?
you were saying something about tariffs lmao told u its all a joke
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Blindman
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Quote from ck1109 :
yeah that was my point....with 32GB DDR 6000 ram and a 2 TB ssd, you'll probably end up being ~300 or so below costco. If your goal is to just keep this config and not have to deal with upgrades in the future, its a great option.Otherwise the delta for the MSI is worth it (to me atleast) so I can have better processor with w/ AM5, standard ATX Mobo, chassis to make future upgrades easier and the extended warranty + return window.
Yes, now I am thinking to buy the Costco and utilize the 90 days as cushion. But the 285 comes with a strong IGPU that can do video encoding and a build-in NPU. I wouldn't want to write that off. That should make the CPU in terms at equal. It just more of a jack of all trade of CPU. Also its rated at 65watt

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