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MSI Aegis RS 12TG-261 i7 RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC

i7-12700KF32GB DDR5650WBluetooth 5.2USB 3.2

A 12th-gen i7 gaming desktop with RTX 3060 Ti, 32GB DDR5, and 7.6TB of SSD storage for high-performance gaming and multitasking.

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Overview

The MSI Aegis RS 12TG-261 is built around an Intel Core i7-12700KF processor, an unlocked 12th-generation chip that boosts up to 5 GHz and is cooled by a 240mm AIO liquid cooler. Paired with 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of GDDR6 video memory, this system targets smooth 1440p gaming with ray tracing and DLSS support. The RTX 3060 Ti sits comfortably in the upper-mid tier of graphics performance, handling modern AAA titles at high settings while also being capable of 4K gaming in less demanding titles.

Storage is a major strength of this configuration, with 7.6TB of SATA SSD space eliminating mechanical hard drives entirely. This means fast load times across the board, whether launching games, booting Windows 11 Home, or accessing large project files. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, and Gigabit Ethernet, along with a generous port selection: four USB 3.2 Gen 1, four USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2, HDMI, three DisplayPort outputs, and separate microphone and headphone jacks. MSI bundles a one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription and a Dockztorm USB hub with the system. The black chassis houses everything in a standard desktop form factor measuring 9 x 17 x 19 inches, though at nearly 30 pounds it is clearly designed to stay put on or under a desk.

Key Features

【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. No Display ; 802.11 a/b/n/ac/ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, RGB Backlit USB Keyboard, .

【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i7-12700KF 】 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.60GHz Processor (upto 5 GHz, 25MB Cache, 12-Cores, 20-Threads, 4 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, VR Ready .

【High Speed and Multitasking】 32GB DDR5 DIMM; 650W Power Supply, RGB Lighting 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler; Black Color, .

【Enormous Storage】 7.6TB SATA SSD; 4 USB 3.2 Gen1, 4 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 3 Display Port (DP), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Headphone Jack., Windows 11 Home-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)

Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User(Microsoft 365 Personal | 12-Month Subscription, 1 person | Premium Office apps | 1TB OneDrive cloud storage | PC/Mac;Annual Subscription;Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android), Dockztorm USB Hub

Specifications

Brand
MSI
Model
Aegis RS 12TG-261
Processor
Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.60GHz (up to 5 GHz)
Memory
32GB DDR5 4800MHz
Storage
7.6TB SATA SSD
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Wireless
802.11 a/b/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Cooling
240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler
Power Supply
650W
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, 1x Mic Jack, 1x Headphone Jack
Keyboard
Black RGB Backlit USB Keyboard
Optical Drive
None
Webcam
None
Color
Black
Form Factor
Desktop
Dimensions
9 x 17 x 19 inches
Weight
29.98 lbs
Included
Microsoft 365 Personal (1 Year), Dockztorm USB Hub

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 7.6TB SATA SSD provides massive fast storage without relying on slower mechanical drives
  • 240mm AIO liquid cooler keeps the unlocked i7-12700KF cool during heavy gaming and overclocking
  • 32GB DDR5 4800MHz memory delivers higher bandwidth than DDR4 for demanding workloads
  • RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB GDDR6 handles 1440p gaming and supports ray tracing and DLSS
  • Includes a one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription and a USB hub

👎 Cons

  • No optical drive, which may inconvenience users who rely on disc-based media or software
  • No webcam included, requiring a separate purchase for video calls or streaming
  • 650W power supply may limit upgrade options to more power-hungry next-generation GPUs
  • At nearly 30 lbs, it is heavy and not easily moved between setups
  • Does not include a mouse despite including a keyboard

Frequently Asked Questions

DDR5 4800MHz offers higher bandwidth than DDR4, which benefits memory-intensive tasks like gaming with large textures, video editing, and running multiple applications simultaneously. The 12th-gen Intel platform in this system is designed to take advantage of DDR5 speeds.
Yes, it includes a 240mm AIO (all-in-one) liquid CPU cooler, which helps keep the i7-12700KF running cool under sustained gaming and workload demands.
The "K" means the processor is unlocked for overclocking, and the "F" means it has no integrated graphics. All display output comes from the dedicated RTX 3060 Ti graphics card.
The RTX 3060 Ti provides 1x HDMI and 3x DisplayPort outputs, allowing you to connect up to four monitors simultaneously.
It includes a black RGB backlit USB keyboard. A mouse is not listed among the included accessories.