MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
Lenovo 90YA0017US
What Buyers Say
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
This MSI gaming desktop is widely praised for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users report smooth gameplay at ultra settings on demanding titles like Battlefield 6, even with heavy mods. A few early issues like a non-posting unit were resolved through exchange, and the fans are noted to be much quieter than typical gaming laptops. Overall, it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet fans
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
- Handles ultra settings easily
Cons
- Potential DOA units
- RAM may run at lower speed
- Package damage possible
- Requires BIOS/driver updates
Lenovo 90YA0017US
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i has received outstanding praise from verified buyers, who highlight its powerful Intel Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 5070 Ti GPU for exceptional gaming and creative performance. Users consistently note the quiet cooling, clean design, and easy upgradability with extra M.2 slots. A few minor cons include limited fans in one model, 1 TB base storage, and slight heat on the top vent under heavy load, but overall the machine is described as a fantastic value at its sale price.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Ultra 7 and RTX 5070 Ti
- Quiet cooling with good airflow
- Clean and subtle design
- Easy upgradability with extra M.2 slots
- Excellent gaming performance at max settings
Cons
- Limited fans in one model
- Base storage only 1 TB SSD
- Top vent gets warm under heavy load
- GEFORCE logo only white, not RGB
- Can get loud at full fan speed
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | Lenovo 90YA0017US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 750W★ | — |
| Weight | 12.20 kg | 15.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
Lenovo 90YA0017US
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US wins 8 specs while Lenovo 90YA0017US wins 6.