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MSI AERS12TG261-3507-258003 Aegis RS i7 RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC

i7-12700KF32GB DDR53TB HDD650WBluetooth 5.2

A 12th Gen i7 gaming tower with RTX 3060 Ti graphics, DDR5 memory, and liquid cooling for serious play.

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Overview

The MSI Aegis RS 12TG-261 is a pre-built gaming desktop anchored by Intel's 12th Gen Core i7-12700KF processor, a 12-core, 20-thread chip that reaches up to 5GHz on its performance cores. Paired with 32GB of DDR5 memory and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the system is well-equipped for 1080p and 1440p gaming, streaming, and content creation workloads. A 240mm AIO liquid cooler with RGB lighting manages CPU thermals, while the tower's three DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port support multi-monitor configurations. VR readiness makes it a viable platform for immersive gaming and creative applications.

Storage is handled by a 3TB mechanical hard drive, which provides ample capacity but lacks the speed of an SSD for boot and application loading — a notable omission in a gaming-focused build. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, and Gigabit Ethernet, along with USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2, and four USB 2.0 ports. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro, a one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, an RGB backlit keyboard, and a USB hub. At roughly 30 lbs and measuring 9 x 17 x 19 inches, the Aegis RS is a full-size tower suited for a permanent desk setup rather than frequent relocation.

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】 3TB HDD; 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 Pro-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

Processor
Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.60GHz (12th Gen, up to 5 GHz, 25MB Cache, 12 Cores, 20 Threads)
Memory
32GB DDR5
Storage
3TB HDD
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6 (VR Ready)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Cooling
240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler (RGB)
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet
RJ-45 Gigabit
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, Microphone Jack, Headphone Jack
Power Supply
650W
Keyboard
Black RGB Backlit USB Keyboard
Webcam
None
Optical Drive
None
Dimensions
9" x 17" x 19"
Weight
29.98 lbs
Included Software
Microsoft 365 Personal (1-Year, 1 User)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 12th Gen Intel i7-12700KF with 12 cores and 20 threads delivers strong multi-threaded performance
  • 32GB DDR5 memory provides fast, future-ready RAM for gaming and content creation
  • RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GPU handles 1080p and 1440p gaming with high frame rates
  • 240mm AIO liquid cooler keeps thermals in check during extended gaming sessions
  • Bundled MS 365 Personal subscription and USB hub add out-of-box value

👎 Cons

  • 3TB HDD with no SSD means slower boot times and game load times compared to NVMe-equipped builds
  • At nearly 30 lbs, the chassis is heavy and difficult to transport
  • 650W power supply leaves limited headroom for future GPU upgrades
  • No webcam or monitor included, adding to the total cost of a complete setup
  • No optical drive, which may inconvenience users with physical media collections

Frequently Asked Questions

It uses a 240mm AIO (all-in-one) liquid CPU cooler with RGB lighting, which helps keep the 12-core i7-12700KF running cool under heavy gaming loads.
It includes a black RGB backlit USB keyboard but does not come with a monitor. It has HDMI and three DisplayPort outputs for connecting your own display.
A one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription for one user is included, providing access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage.
Yes, the RTX 3060 Ti GPU is VR Ready, and the system has the processing power and connectivity needed to run virtual reality applications.
It comes with a 3TB hard disk drive. There is no SSD listed in the base configuration, which will affect boot and load times compared to SSD-equipped systems.