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MSI Announces the Aegis Gaming Desktop

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MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, is excited to launch a new, strong and sophisticated gaming desktop generation: the MSI Aegis Barebone PC. Designed from scratch and built to be the ultimate weapon and shield for gamers. Aegis comes with a breathtaking case design that is compact, easy to upgrade and houses a full sized MSI GeForce graphics card, up to GTX 980 Ti.

We wanted to revolutionize the Gaming desktop aethetics. To do this, we went back to the drawing board for Aegis, and designed it from scratch. The result is a strong, incredible and unmatched looking gaming barebone PC that can accomodate all the components of a full-size desktop PC packed into a compact case. The Aegis can easily be carried around with you via its built-in handle. Be the center of attention at your next LAN party.



Ready for Excellent Graphics
Play the latest games in all their glory with MSI Aegis. It can be equipped with the latest high-end graphics cards. The compact case is future proof, as it has enough space for a full size graphics card to bring all the power that real gamers need.

Silent Storm Cooling 2
To get outstanding performance Aegis is equipped with a powerful cooling system, Silent Storm Cooling 2. Embracing three separate air flow streams that individually take care of the cooling of different components within Aegis. The unique Silent Storm Cooling 2 design makes sure the system's temperature stays perfectly under control, ensuring a cool and silent operation.

Easy Access to Upgradable Components
For gamers who always want to get the best out of their system, the components of the Aegis are easily accessible and ready to be upgraded at any time. Whether the user wants to expand storage, switch to another CPU or upgrade the graphics card, he can always keep the MSI Aegis gaming rig up to date with the latest hardware.

Mystic Light
Make your build look like it's on fire or as cold as ice. Choose a style with Mystic Light RGB LED built into the front of the case and select any of the colors from the palette to match and give Aegis its own gaming look. Or use breathe, gradient or Gaming & music modes.

Hear Beyond the Limits
Delivering the crispest sound signal to gamers' ears with special hard- and software amplifiers built in. Audio Boost 3 is integrated into the Aegis motherboard and produces the best sound, especially benefiting gamers using a gaming headset. Nahimic Sound Technology software is used to boost the audio performance to the next level. Get immersed with high definition virtual 7.1 sound using advanced sound enhancement effects and unique features for gamers.

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That's going to be one hot box.
 

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That's going to be one hot box.
True that, i had no time think about that i was still busy lmfao.

The case is not the only thing that blowing hot air either.
 

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That case looks like one of Isaac's helmets from Dead Space

 
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All these Pre made gaming desktops are so dumb imho, they are all the same thing. some crazy high end rig sporting an i7 and a 980 ti and the worst part is they all have the same red glowing case concept. FOR CHRISTS SAKE CHANGE IT UP.
 
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This pre built desktops... ffs...
 
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It's a miniaturized Silverstone Rv01

 
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I think it looks awesome. I'd totally hit one if it was available locally .
 
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All these Pre made gaming desktops are so dumb imho, they are all the same thing. some crazy high end rig sporting an i7 and a 980 ti and the worst part is they all have the same red glowing case concept. FOR CHRISTS SAKE CHANGE IT UP.

The target audience for these rigs are (rich) kids and they like overly flashy things. It reduces lag as far as I know. :D
 
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nice the way they have the gpu pulling its cooling air directly from the outside world..

make the "box" look snazzy enough and there is no need for a window.. he he

for what its intended to be i like it.. :)

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All though I agree with pre-fabs being suspicious products and their aesthetic choices questionable, all of these gaudy itx pc's with PCIe risers and isolated components seem awesome to me.

I don't know how anyone could argue that this would offer poor cooling, especially on air... ducts, isolated components, and limited volume per chamber are the most significant advancements in ATX since... well, BTX failed. Go look inside of a workstation or talk to CaseLabs if you don't believe me...
 
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How many warranty void stickers has msi put on this barebone pc before even the sidepanels can be removed?
 
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It's a miniaturized Silverstone Rv01


One thing weird about this forum is that, there are always some people pointing out a new product looking like some old stuff, which has nothing but little visual impression similar. Not talking about design, not the internal layout, and not even the size. Does it please you guys to show that you know about those old products? Ridiculous.
 

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One thing weird about this forum is that, there are always some people pointing out a new product looking like some old stuff, which has nothing but little visual impression similar. Not talking about design, not the internal layout, and not even the size. Does it please you guys to show that you know about those old products? Ridiculous.
Ha! That got a laugh out of me. What I can say about this product is that the internals look exactly like the Nightblade MI2 that I reviewed several months ago, now wrapped in a new shell. I LOVE my Nightblade MI2; it is the quietest PC I own, but has a I5 6600 and a GTX970 and16 GB of ram.

Changing the outer skin takes what was already good and makes it appeal to a newer audience, and that's great for MSI. I'm tempted to ask them to send me one, in fact.
 
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This seems closer to Deepcool's Tristellar in design - I imagine the isolated chambers and lack of an axial fan for exhaust will make this much quieter than most of the Steam Box style chassis we're seeing.
 
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nice small case but no thanks, too much plastic there
you gonna melt it
 

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All these Pre made gaming desktops are so dumb imho, they are all the same thing. some crazy high end rig sporting an i7 and a 980 ti and the worst part is they all have the same red glowing case concept. FOR CHRISTS SAKE CHANGE IT UP.

The target audience of premades demands red glowing machines. If they are any wiser, they will make their own :rolleyes:
 
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i actually see some function along with the fancy form.. even the tilt up towards the back is functional.. i doubt any of the clever buggers on here could size for size built a better machine.. there is a little more to the design than just a fancy box with stuff inside.. i can see it if others cant.. :)

trog
 

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"Be the center of attention at your next LAN party."

Right.. sounds like targeted for the stuck up and conceited audience :D
 
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