MSI Aegis Z2 A8NVL-1610US Black 2025
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Aegis Z2 A8NVL-1610US Black 2025
This gaming PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, build quality, and ease of setup. Users highlight smooth gameplay on high settings, quiet operation, and the convenience of a 2TB SSD. Some note limitations like only 16GB of single-channel RAM and a slightly wide case, but overall it is seen as a great value for 1080p and some 1440p gaming.
Pros
- Outstanding gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup out of the box
- Premium build quality
- 2TB SSD storage
Cons
- Only 16GB single-channel RAM
- Case slightly wider than typical mid-tower
- Glass panel tricky to remove
- Requires BIOS tweak for full RAM speed
- Not ideal for 4K gaming
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025
This CLX SET gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its exceptional performance, noting no lag on high-end games and smooth operation on Ultra settings. The fast loading times, crisp graphics, and included accessories like a customizable lighting remote and illuminated keyboard and mouse are also highlighted. A minor issue with BIOS adjustment for Black Ops 7 is mentioned, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- No lag on high-end games
- Fast loading times
- Crisp and clear graphics
- Customizable lighting with remote
Cons
- BIOS adjustment needed for Black Ops 7
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Aegis Z2 A8NVL-1610US | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core i9 14900KF★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB | 5.9 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | NVMe SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 12.20 kg | 12.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 9 | 9 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Aegis Z2 A8NVL-1610US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Black 2025
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.