Exterior Look

The Aegis Ti is not a small PC. It is roughly the size of most mid-tower cases, but given that it is ready to support the maximum that Intel's Skylake platform offers in terms of functionality, I see this as no problem. Without any power applied, the front is pretty simple (although largely resembling a full-face helmet), but spinning the case around reveals all sorts of red. I did not receive a barebones unit, so it was ready for me to plug in and use right away.


I find the non-standard design quite striking. The main part of the case sits on a pedestal base and is tilted forward, seemingly to aid with airflow.


There are all sorts of windows and grills here, and I like it. The top has a bunch of louvers to allow for the warm air from your installed GPUs to escape easily.


The PSU is cleverly hidden in the base, with the power plug recessed almost near the middle of the case. This makes the thick power cable nearly disappear. The PSU is a 850 W unit with the 80-PLUS Platinum certification. Up top, on front, is the I/O panel MSI fitted with several ports; two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports and an HDMI port are here, as is a HDD activity LED.


MSI thought about how people will use these ports, with the USB ports having clear labeling as to which port is made for charging your phone or other such devices and the HDMI port ready for your VR headset.


Out back we find a metal handle for you to carry the PC around, should you want to take it to a LAN party or are like me and switch which PC you use often.


A little bit below the handle are the VGAs, and each is clearly labeled so that you know which card is which. This is another hint at MSI's close attention to detail for those who actually put their products to use. The non-standard GPU position also allows for better cable management of all those wires hanging out the back of the case.


There is an HDMI port between the VGA slots; this slot is for the provided cable to connect your VGA to the front VR port. A little below is a normal motherboard rear I/O panel full of USB and audio ports, as well as the Wi-Fi antennas and such. There is also an HDMI port here for you to make use of the Intel iGPU should you so desire.