MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor Black 2021
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
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor Black 2021
The Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF is generally well-received, with many users praising its performance, compact design, and value as a refurbished unit. However, a few reviewers noted issues like a missing hard drive error and lower-quality included accessories. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for office work and light tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance with i7 processor
- Compact and space-saving design
- Great value for a refurbished unit
- Fast SSD storage
- Generous 32GB RAM
Cons
- Low-quality included keyboard and mouse
- Missing hard drive error on some units
- Only one internal 2.5" drive bay
- No built-in Wi-Fi (dongle required)
- Unnecessary accessories increase cost
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ | Intel Core i7 9700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 750W★ | — |
| Weight | 12.20 kg | 5.39 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 8 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x Display Port 1.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 3070 Small Form Factor Black 2021
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average cpu (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.