MSI Aegis ZS2 9700X Black 2025
MSI
79 Overall Score
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Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
Dell
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Aegis ZS2 9700X Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Speed performance 5
Quiet operation 3
Compact size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 3
Windows 11 compatibility 4
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Aegis ZS2 9700X | Dell Tower ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 750W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 16.74 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 8 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Aegis ZS2 9700X Black 2025
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Dell Tower ECT1250
Scores 94 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 25 specs.
