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frontpagexcesshp posted Aug 04, 2025 08:24 AM
frontpagexcesshp posted Aug 04, 2025 08:24 AM

Costco Members: MSI Aegis R2 AI Desktop: Core Ultra 9 285, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5, 2TB

+ $15 Shipping

$2,000

$2,500

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MSI Aegis R2 AI Gaming Desktop (Aegis R2 AI B2NVR9-1450US) on sale for $1999.99. Shipping is $14.99.

Thanks to Community Member xcesshp for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (24-core) Processor
  • 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 6000MHz RAM
  • 2TB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Realtek 8126 5Gbps Ethernet LAN
  • Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • RGB CPU Fan Cooler
  • 750W 80 Plus Gold Certified Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
  • MSI Gaming Keyboard and 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)
  • Expansion:
    • 4x PCI-E x16 slot
    • 3x M.2
    • 4x SATA 6G
    • 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • $500 manufacturer's savings is valid 8/4/25 through 8/17/25. While supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • Includes 2nd Year Warranty
  • About this Store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • You can view Costco's return policy here.

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: MSI Aegis R2 AI Gaming Desktop (Aegis R2 AI B2NVR9-1450US) on sale for $1999.99. Shipping is $14.99.

Thanks to Community Member xcesshp for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (24-core) Processor
  • 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 6000MHz RAM
  • 2TB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Realtek 8126 5Gbps Ethernet LAN
  • Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • RGB CPU Fan Cooler
  • 750W 80 Plus Gold Certified Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
  • MSI Gaming Keyboard and 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)
  • Expansion:
    • 4x PCI-E x16 slot
    • 3x M.2
    • 4x SATA 6G
    • 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
    • $500 manufacturer's savings is valid 8/4/25 through 8/17/25. While supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • Includes 2nd Year Warranty
  • About this Store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • You can view Costco's return policy here.

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Aug 07, 2025 03:30 PM
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GarbagesaleAug 07, 2025 03:30 PM
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Quote from Elric428 :
How does it compare to this for $1899.99 at Costco?https://www.costco.com/cyberpowerpc-gamer-supreme-liquid-cooled---amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-47ghz---nvidia... [costco.com]
That PC is showing $2699.99 not $$1899.99. Wrong link?

I'm leaning towards this one, especially since FL has no sales tax on computers under $1500 this month.
https://slickdeals.net/f/18434485-ibuypower-element-pro-gaming-desktop-ryzen-9-7900x-rx-9070xt-32gb-ram-2tb-ssd-1499-free-shipping?utm_medium=share&utm_source=Desktop+Redesign&utm_campaign=deal-details&utm_content=thread-18434485&utm_term=user-34272471&referrerid=34272471

The specs are close to the MSI in this post. This MSI has WIFI 7 so might be a more premium motherboard.
Aug 07, 2025 05:03 PM
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FalcoDuDeAug 07, 2025 05:03 PM
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What are thoughts on comparison with this one https://www.walmart.com/ip/CyberP...myEALw_wcB
Aug 07, 2025 05:36 PM
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OnTheGoAug 07, 2025 05:36 PM
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Any guess on the number of expansion bays? I see 4xSATA listed but nothing about the number of bays to install HDDs.
Aug 07, 2025 06:26 PM
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chavarlisonAug 07, 2025 06:26 PM
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Quote from FalcoDuDe :
What are thoughts on comparison with this one https://www.walmart.com/ip/CyberP...myEALw_wcB
I can't find the exact motherboard used but I made this exact build a few weeks ago for 1,790. Paying somebody 100 to build this for me sounds like a good deal for someone who just wants to get up and running asap. This one IS the better PC with its 9800x3d if you can find one in the wild.
Aug 07, 2025 07:12 PM
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dtlb26Aug 07, 2025 07:12 PM
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Quote from xcopy :
The processor and RAM caught my eye, and it has some good specs, but..... the USB port options are really sad on this thing. IMO providing only one port at 10gbps (the low end of TB-3) is dismal in 2025,

I know it's going to take time for everything to speed up, but I just ordered a new (Windows) laptop yesterday that only has four ports, but they're all Thunderbolt 5 (80gbps up to 120gbps). That exceeds the speed of any external USB device I currently own (TB-4 is the fastest I have), but at least I'm covered for a while.
what laptop did you order?
Aug 07, 2025 07:32 PM
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xcopyAug 07, 2025 07:32 PM
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Quote from dtlb26 :
what laptop did you order?
It's a new "Dell Max Pro Premium"... A name that just rolls off the tongue.

As I understand it, this is the new 2025 replacement for the old "Precision" line. The old order goes inspiron -> XPS -> Latitude -> Precision.

Here's a "broken" link that if you reassemble it by removing the spaces I added (2 spaces each in 2 spots) you should lose the SD parasites. I made a few upgrades to the base, like going from 16GB to 32GB, added touch screen, etc, but otherwise it's an i7 vs i9. They all come with four TB ports though (two each TB-4 and TB-5).


https://www.dell.com/en-us/ shop/dell-laptops/dell-pro-max-14-premium-laptop/spd/ dell-pro-max-ma14250-laptop/xcto_ma14250_usx
Last edited by xcopy August 7, 2025 at 01:38 PM.
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Aug 07, 2025 09:01 PM
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FalcoDuDeAug 07, 2025 09:01 PM
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Quote from chavarlison :
I can't find the exact motherboard used but I made this exact build a few weeks ago for 1,790. Paying somebody 100 to build this for me sounds like a good deal for someone who just wants to get up and running asap. This one IS the better PC with its 9800x3d if you can find one in the wild.
looks like this board, which isn't bad at all https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-B85...114&sr=8-5

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Aug 07, 2025 10:06 PM
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SirNelson69Aug 07, 2025 10:06 PM
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Quote from J_Burnz :
Could you post the link for the MC combo please.
pick up only - https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-gaming-pc
edit: wait i think its out of stock so check back another day but that's the link lol
Aug 07, 2025 11:54 PM
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chavarlisonAug 07, 2025 11:54 PM
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Quote from FalcoDuDe :
looks like this board, which isn't bad at all https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-B85...114&sr=8-5
Then yeah this isn't a bad build at all. You'd be hard pressed to look for a better build for cheaper if you build one yourself. I'd take it myself if I was on the lookout for one.
Aug 08, 2025 12:21 AM
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Madanshah16Aug 08, 2025 12:21 AM
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Quote from JK1982 :
Hmmm this or a 7800x3d 5080 32gb 2tb combo for $1800 i found at microcenter
I couldn't find them anymore in MC. is it a limited deal?
Aug 08, 2025 12:41 AM
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JK1982Aug 08, 2025 12:41 AM
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Quote from Madanshah16 :
I couldn't find them anymore in MC. is it a limited deal?
They had new ones for 2000 but i reserved a open box for $1800.
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Aug 08, 2025 01:12 PM
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Quote from DeProof :
5070 ti has 16 GB of vram
Thanks. I need at least 32 for what I want to do. I'll look elsewhere
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Aug 08, 2025 02:08 PM
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Quote from cinnamonlovely :
Thanks. I need at least 32 for what I want to do. I'll look elsewhere

You need a 5090, that is the only consumer card that has "at least" 32 lol.
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Elric428Aug 08, 2025 02:48 PM
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Quote from DeProof :
$1899? lol, ok. Closer to $2899 dude...
Nope. Thats the price for Costco members. Saw it in the store myself dude. However now it seems the price has been raised. Guess those tariffs have kicked in.
Last edited by Elric428 August 8, 2025 at 07:52 AM.

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Quote from Elric428 :
Nope. Thats the price for Costco members. Saw it in the store myself dude. However now it seems the price has been raised. Guess those tariffs have kicked in.

I am a Costco member, it is $2699. Maybe in store a bit cheaper but unless it was being clearanced out by the store there is no way it was $1899.

If it was, you should buy it, because it would make that the cheapest pre built PC of that caliber in the nation. Then you should take a photo of the price and product in store and post a ymmv deal, it will go to the FP if others are able to replicate it.
Last edited by DeProof August 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM.
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