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expiredjmurray853 posted Mar 2, 2026 11:23 AM

Costco Members: MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: Ryen 9 9900X, 32GB RAM, RTX 5080

$2,300

$2,600

11% off
+ $15 S/Hat Costco Wholesale
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Costco Wholesale has MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop (Aegis ZS2 B9NVV-1409US) on sale for $2299.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping/handling is $14.99.

Thanks to community member jmurray853 for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase (5% for Non-Member Service/Surcharge Fee)

Specs/Key Features
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core/24-Threads (Up to 5.6GHz) Processor (Ryzen 9000 Series)
  • 2TB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 RAM (6000MHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GPU
  • WiFi 7 w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio (ALC897 Codec Audio)
  • MSI 360mm Liquid Cooler
  • MSI Gaming Keyboard/Mouse
  • 850W 80+ Gold Certified Power Supply Unit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home OS (64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A (Rear)
      • 3x DisplayPort (Rear)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type-A (5Gbps) (Rear)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps) (Rear)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps) (Front)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) (Front)
      • 1x HDMI (Rear)

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
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  • About the Deal
    • Pricing valid for online purchase only; monitor is no included
    • Limit 2 per member
    • Offer valid through March 29, 2026 or while promotional price/supplies last
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Written by jmurray853
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Costco Wholesale has MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop (Aegis ZS2 B9NVV-1409US) on sale for $2299.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping/handling is $14.99.

Thanks to community member jmurray853 for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase (5% for Non-Member Service/Surcharge Fee)

Specs/Key Features
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core/24-Threads (Up to 5.6GHz) Processor (Ryzen 9000 Series)
  • 2TB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 RAM (6000MHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GPU
  • WiFi 7 w/ Bluetooth 5.3
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio (ALC897 Codec Audio)
  • MSI 360mm Liquid Cooler
  • MSI Gaming Keyboard/Mouse
  • 850W 80+ Gold Certified Power Supply Unit
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home OS (64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A (Rear)
      • 3x DisplayPort (Rear)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type-A (5Gbps) (Rear)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps) (Rear)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps) (Front)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) (Front)
      • 1x HDMI (Rear)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Price Research
  • About the Deal
    • Pricing valid for online purchase only; monitor is no included
    • Limit 2 per member
    • Offer valid through March 29, 2026 or while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details

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Mar 3, 2026 2:21 AM
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BraveBorder6741Mar 3, 2026 2:21 AM
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Quote from guruguru :
is there any info on the RAM and SSD brand?
TForce Vulcan 32 GB, 6000 MT/s. According to a review, they didn't mention the SSD.
Mar 3, 2026 2:46 AM
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Ewing33855Mar 3, 2026 2:46 AM
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Quote from deusnoctum :
Is it the same price in warehouse? Or do they offer in-store pickup if you order online?
Same price in warehouse but no in store pickup Option. Only instacart which is $12 excluding any tip you leave the driver.
Mar 3, 2026 2:46 AM
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robomaxMar 3, 2026 2:46 AM
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They might have different batches at Costco, the PC on display had an MSI SSD drive but that's not what I got, here's the specs I got in Los Angeles area. Picked it up today:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (12-core, 5.6GHz boost)
GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SHADOW 3X OC (16GB GDDR7)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B840-VC WIFI (AMD B840, AM5)
RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) TeamGroup T-Force DDR5 6000MHz
Storage: 2TB TeamGroup T-Force G50 Graphene NVMe Gen4
CPU Cooler: MSI 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler
PSU: 850W 80+ Gold
WiFi: Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 (shark fin antenna)
OS: Windows 11 Home
Case: MSI Aegis ZS2 (3x 120mm RGB front fans)
Includes: MSI mechanical keyboard and mouse, SATA cables, EZ M.2 clip tool
Assembled in USA, MFG January 2026
Costco 2-year warranty + 90-day return


Heads up for anyone getting this — the RAM ships running at JEDEC default 4800 MT/s, NOT the advertised DDR5 6000. You need to go into BIOS and enable EXPO to get your full memory speed.
How to fix it:
Restart and mash Delete to enter BIOS
In EZ Mode, find the Memory section and switch from "Standard" to "EXPO1"
While you're in there, verify Re-Size BAR is enabled (mine was already on — Advanced F7 → PCIe Subsystem Settings)
F10 to save and exit
Confirm in Task Manager → Performance → Memory that it now shows 6000 MT/s
This is standard for all motherboards (they ship at safe defaults), but figured some people might not know they're leaving free performance on the table. Takes 30 seconds in BIOS.
Last edited by robomax March 3, 2026 at 04:28 PM.
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Mar 3, 2026 2:57 AM
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StrongMint325Mar 3, 2026 2:57 AM
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I never thought in the year 2026 desktops over $2000 would only have 32 gb memory and be considered a deal!
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Mar 3, 2026 3:59 AM
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kenkobra63Mar 3, 2026 3:59 AM
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Last time I looked at this a fre months back the mobo was the issue with it.
Mar 3, 2026 5:15 AM
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CalmHeart5061Mar 3, 2026 5:15 AM
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Quote from SirScot :
Bought the ROG G700 with a 5070 ti and Ultra 9 for 2K from Costco at the start of January, but I may give this a try this (have a month left to return the ROG). The 5070 ti manages 4k, but I always wanted a 5080. And yeah, I hesitated on getting it when it was only 2.1k...

How's the 9900x chip? I only see people rant and rave about the 9800x3d one for gaming
How is the performance of ROG G700?

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Mar 3, 2026 11:51 AM
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kevincaMar 3, 2026 11:51 AM
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Quote from kjvmartin :
You are very right. I checked, even if you bought at MicroCenter. Just the NVIDIA 5080 GPU and CPU/MB/RAM bundle are $2300.
That leaves out the NVME, PSU, Case, cooling system, and Windows license.
What an awful time to be in the market.
The internet is so weird now. I comment that this is a pretty good price and you cannot build it for cheaper and it gets thumbed down. You agree and it gets thumbed up. What is the point of the thumbs down?
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Mar 3, 2026 1:11 PM
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SirScotMar 3, 2026 1:11 PM
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Quote from CalmHeart5061 :
How is the performance of ROG G700?
It's been fine for the most part, though I've already had to exchange it once due to my first unit having ear piercing coil whine from what I believe was the PSU (active only when gaming). The replacement I received is an improvement with only minor GPU whine during gaming, though the PSU now emits a faint whine when I put the PC to sleep. I found plugging my phone in drains whatever residual energy that's being stored, which stops the noise. Unfortunately the PSU is non-modular, so I can't just simply replace it without rewiring everything. My plan was to replace the PSU after the one year warranty.

Performance wise, I've been satisfied with the 5070 ti's ability to do 4k. GPU temps hovers around low 60s, hitting 65-66 ever so often.
Mar 3, 2026 1:34 PM
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ih8yuppiesMar 3, 2026 1:34 PM
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Quote from NickK3338 :
Which models mobo, gpu, psu did they use?
Just bought one yesterday. Mine has mostly good stuff. T-force memory and SSD. High power PSU. The mobo is the worst part, only B840 chipset. Strange since it's meant for gaming but it does have 4 slots for ram.
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Mar 3, 2026 1:38 PM
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ih8yuppiesMar 3, 2026 1:38 PM
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Quote from SirScot :
And any insight on the Mobo this uses? I've seen some mention it's where MSI cheaps out. Something to do with just 2 ram slots
The one I bought yesterday with Dec 2025 build date has 4 ram slots but it's a b840 chipset.
Mar 3, 2026 1:43 PM
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ih8yuppiesMar 3, 2026 1:43 PM
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I went through the one I bought yesterday:

High power 850W 80+ Gold
MSI B840 VC PRO WIFI MB
Ryzen 9 9900X
MSI Coreliquid 360 AIO
T Force 32gb cl36 ddr5
T Force G50 2tb nvme
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 3XOC
Mar 3, 2026 1:49 PM
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ih8yuppiesMar 3, 2026 1:49 PM
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Quote from MaroonFaucet898 :
I always see the corners that are cut. The CPU and MB are s*!t. There's no ram latency spec. There's no specification on what generation the m.2 drive is. I too thought about buying a prebuild thinking they were a good value. I decided to build my own so I could take my time and select parts that match my needs exactly. This latest build made me recognize where prebuilds cut corners to make money, and come off as a good deal, when they're really not. There are other things than just GFX to consider. I wanted the fastest USB possible, and got it with the x870e chipset running USB C at a blazing 40Gps. Just try to be a well informed buyer.
The way things are now you can buy this pc and switch the mobo and still be ahead. It's wild.
Mar 3, 2026 2:44 PM
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RogerH8547Mar 3, 2026 2:44 PM
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Quote from MaDcHaL :
I'm just wondering if i'm better off just building my own PC. Would love any feedback but I put one together on Microcenter using their PC builder tool. I switched the CPU to a 265KF. Here is my link:

https://www.microcenter.com/site/...c478ba1d26

Keep in mind that this link shows a price of $2709 but there is a bundle using the MOBO + CPU + RAM that saves an additional $325 effectively making this a total of $2384.

I am not sure if there is enough of a benefit if any to go with the AMD processor over the Intel processor and/or if the me building it with these better parts outweights the processor in value and quality.
Speaking of MC, this one compared to PowerSpec G757 for $100 more?
That one has the 98003D with Samsung SSD but 240mm AIO which I hear runs a little louder. I'm coming from a gaming laptop so I don't think the noise will be worse lol.

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Mar 3, 2026 2:51 PM
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ChukkySMar 3, 2026 2:51 PM
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great deal with how expensive components are these days

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