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Meet the Next Generation of MSI’s AMD-Powered Gaming Desktops
Los Angeles, CA – February 28, 2022 - MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware and innovative business solutions, today announces the availability of its new Aegis ZS line of desktops. The new lineup features 7nm AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 3” processors as well as AMD Radeon™ RX graphics cards built on. AMD RDNA™ 2 gaming architecture, incredible technologies that improve computing performance, efficiency and stability when gaming.
MSI Aegis ZS desktops are assembled in the United States with primarily MSI-branded components bringing great compatibility and reliability in one package. The use of non-proprietary PC components gives users a DIY approach to PC gaming with the option to easily update or service the system down the line, increasing its longevity. This is a great option for entry level gamers without the knowledge to build their own PC from scratch, and saves enthusiasts the time and resources to build their own as well while having the additional confidence of a unified manufacturer warranty.
One of the primary benefits for users of the Aegis ZS is the pairing of AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors with AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT graphics cards to enable AMD Smart Access Memory™ technology. AMD Smart Access Memory technology offers performance increases by providing AMD Ryzen™ processors with access to the entire high-speed GDDR6 graphics memory, utilizing the bandwidth of PCI Express® to remove data transfer bottlenecks from the CPU to the GPU. With Smart Access Memory, users can amp up a game’s video settings, creating a more enjoyable gaming experience.
“The new MSI gaming PCs combine the power of AMD processors and graphics cards with AMD software technologies to deliver new levels of performance, responsiveness and visual fidelity,” said Frank Azor, Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions at AMD. “We’re delighted to work with MSI to enable incredible, no compromises gaming experiences in today’s top AAA titles and arm esports gamers with a serious competitive edge.”
MSI Aegis ZS desktops are assembled in the United States with primarily MSI-branded components bringing great compatibility and reliability in one package. The use of non-proprietary PC components gives users a DIY approach to PC gaming with the option to easily update or service the system down the line, increasing its longevity. This is a great option for entry level gamers without the knowledge to build their own PC from scratch, and saves enthusiasts the time and resources to build their own as well while having the additional confidence of a unified manufacturer warranty.
One of the primary benefits for users of the Aegis ZS is the pairing of AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors with AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT graphics cards to enable AMD Smart Access Memory™ technology. AMD Smart Access Memory technology offers performance increases by providing AMD Ryzen™ processors with access to the entire high-speed GDDR6 graphics memory, utilizing the bandwidth of PCI Express® to remove data transfer bottlenecks from the CPU to the GPU. With Smart Access Memory, users can amp up a game’s video settings, creating a more enjoyable gaming experience.
“The new MSI gaming PCs combine the power of AMD processors and graphics cards with AMD software technologies to deliver new levels of performance, responsiveness and visual fidelity,” said Frank Azor, Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions at AMD. “We’re delighted to work with MSI to enable incredible, no compromises gaming experiences in today’s top AAA titles and arm esports gamers with a serious competitive edge.”
Aegis ZS – Esports Optimized and Battle-Ready
The Aegis Series is a serious weapon for improving your gaming career. Assembled in the USA with high-end, quality parts, the Aegis ZS has a DIY PC feel and is easy to upgrade and repair due to the use of standard form factor components. The stylish and brilliant RGB fans behind the tempered glass panels of the Aegis series chassis add flair to the otherwise understated design. With configurations ranging up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900X processor and an AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT graphics card, the Aegis ZS can handle 1440p gaming with precision, and boast a vast improvement in performance compared to previous generations.
The new Aegis ZS series is available now at Bestbuy.com.
Marketing Name
Aegis ZS 5DS-262US
Aegis ZS 5DS-263US
Aegis ZS 5DS-264US
CPU
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800X
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X
GPU
AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT
AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT
AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT
RAM
16GB DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Up to 128GB DDR4
Up to 128GB DDR4
16GB DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Up to 128GB DDR4
Up to 128GB DDR4
16GB DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Up to 128GB DDR4
Up to 128GB DDR4
SSD
1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
512GB M.2 NVMe SSD
HDD
Optional 2 x 2.5",
2 x 3.5" or 2.5" w/tray
2 x 3.5" or 2.5" w/tray
Optional 2 x 2.5",
2 x 3.5" or 2.5" w/tray
2 x 3.5" or 2.5" w/tray
Optional 2 x 2.5",
2 x 3.5" or 2.5" w/tray
2 x 3.5" or 2.5" w/tray
Communication
RJ45 (1GbE)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
RJ45 (1GbE)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
RJ45 (1GbE)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
¡ Smart Access Memory technology enablement requires an AMD Radeon RX 6000 series or RX 5000 series GPU, Ryzen 5000 or 3000 series CPU (excluding the Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G), a 500 series motherboard with the latest BIOS update, and AMD Desktop Kits (4800S Series and later). BIOS requires support for AGESA 1.1.0.0 or higher. Download latest BIOS from vendor website. For additional information and system requirements, see https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/smart-access-memory.