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MSI AegSE10SI231-3584-232861 GTX 1660 Super Gaming Desktop

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i5-10400F32GB DDR4350WBluetooth 4.2USB 3.1

A GTX 1660 Super paired with a 6-core i5-10400F and 1TB NVMe SSD delivers 1080p gaming performance in a compact desktop that won't bottleneck on storage or RAM.

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Overview

The MSI Aegis SE 10SI in this upgraded configuration centers on the GTX 1660 Super — a 12nm Turing architecture GPU with 1,408 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, and a 336 GB/s memory bandwidth that gives it a meaningful advantage over the standard 1660's GDDR5. Paired with the Intel Core i5-10400F — six cores, twelve threads, boosting to 4.3GHz from a 65W TDP base — the platform is well-balanced for 1080p gaming and general productivity. The 32GB DDR4 DIMM configuration is a substantive upgrade over the factory standard, and the 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD replaces what would typically be a slower SATA drive in this price tier. Together, these specifications mean the system is not compromised at either the compute, memory, or storage layer for its target use case.

This desktop is positioned for PC gaming entrants and home-office users who want a capable all-in-one Windows system without building from scratch. The GTX 1660 Super handles 1080p across the current game library competently, and the i5-10400F's multi-thread capability means content creators doing light video editing or streamers encoding alongside gameplay won't hit CPU walls. The compact Aegis SE chassis, while limiting on internal expansion, keeps the footprint manageable on a desk. Windows 11 Pro adds enterprise-grade features — BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop host capability, domain join — that make this viable as a work-from-home primary machine beyond gaming. The bundled RGB keyboard and Dockztorm USB hub address immediate peripheral needs. The critical context to hold: this is a seller-upgraded unit, not factory-sealed MSI hardware, and the 350W PSU is the first constraint a power user will hit when planning future GPU upgrades.

Key Features

【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. No Display ; 802.11ac Wifi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, RGB Backlit USB Keyboard, .

【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i5-10400F Hexa Core】 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10400F 2.90GHz Processor (upto 4.3 GHz, 12MB Cache, 6-Cores, 12-Threads, ) ; GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, .

【High Speed and Multitasking】 32GB DDR4 DIMM; 350W Power Supply, RGB Lighting Air Cooling CPU Cooler; Black Color, .

【Enormous Storage】 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 4 USB 3.1 Gen1, 4 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 3 Display Port (DP), No Optical Drive, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)

Includes Dockztorm USB Hub(Special Edition Portable Docztorm Data Hub;Super Speedy Data Syn Rate upto 5Gbps)

Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i5-10400F, 6-Core/12-Thread, 2.9GHz (Boost 4.3GHz), 12MB Cache
Memory
32GB DDR4 DIMM
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super, 6GB GDDR6
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Wireless
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 4.2
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Ports
4x USB 3.1 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Power Supply
350W
Cooling
Air Cooling, RGB CPU Cooler
Dimensions
8" x 19" x 17"
Weight
23 lbs
Color
Black with RGB Lighting

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • GTX 1660 Super 6GB GDDR6 delivers consistent 1080p High/Ultra performance, eliminating the need for a GPU upgrade at the primary target resolution
  • 32GB DDR4 RAM exceeds the typical 16GB gaming baseline, providing headroom for simultaneous game streaming, video editing, or large browser workloads without memory pressure
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD provides sequential read performance roughly 4x faster than SATA SSDs, eliminating storage as a load-time or OS responsiveness bottleneck
  • i5-10400F's 12 threads at 4.3GHz boost handle multi-threaded workloads — game streaming, background encoding, and multi-tasking — without the CPU throttling gameplay
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed provides BitLocker, remote desktop, and domain join capabilities that Home lacks, adding enterprise utility for home office deployments

👎 Cons

  • 350W power supply constrains GPU upgrade headroom — moving to an RTX 3070 or above requires a PSU replacement alongside the GPU, adding cost to any future upgrade
  • The modified/upgraded unit carries only the seller's 1-year warranty rather than MSI's factory coverage, meaning hardware failures after 12 months fall outside any manufacturer support structure
  • No optical drive and the compact chassis make internal storage expansion more constrained than a full mid-tower build
  • 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) is the included wireless standard — not Wi-Fi 6, which means wireless bandwidth in congested environments is limited compared to current-generation connectivity
  • The GTX 1660 Super lacks hardware ray tracing support, which will become an increasing limitation as more titles ship with RT as a baseline rather than optional feature

Frequently Asked Questions

The GTX 1660 Super with its 6GB GDDR6 frame buffer consistently delivers 60+ fps at 1080p High settings in most titles released through 2023–2024, and remains competitive at medium-high settings in more demanding current releases. It is not a 1440p card for demanding titles, but at 1080p it hits the performance tier most mainstream monitors are designed around.
No — the 10400F at 4.3GHz single-core boost and 12 threads is well-matched to the 1660 Super's output. The CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p gaming; the GPU will saturate first. The 10400F also handles streaming, background applications, and multi-tasking alongside gaming without the CPU becoming the choke point.
PCIe NVMe delivers sequential read speeds typically in the 2,000–3,500 MB/s range versus 500–550 MB/s for SATA SSDs and 100–150 MB/s for HDDs. In practice this means Windows boots in under 15 seconds, large games install and load significantly faster, and file operations that would stall a SATA system complete without perceptible delay.
The 350W PSU is adequate for the current GTX 1660 Super (120W TDP) and i5-10400F (65W TDP) with headroom. However, if you plan to upgrade to an RTX 3070 or higher (150–200W TDP), the PSU would need to be replaced concurrently — a constraint worth planning for if this is being purchased as a stepping-stone build.
The seal has been opened by the seller (GreatPriceTech) to install the 32GB RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD upgrades from the factory configuration. GreatPriceTech provides a 1-year warranty covering the upgraded configuration. This is not a factory-sealed MSI warranty unit — the MSI manufacturer warranty would not apply to a modified system.