MSI
MSI AeRS12TG285 Gaming Desktop i7 RTX 3060 Ti
5120 x 2880i7-12700KF32GB DDR5650WBluetooth 5.2
Purpose-built for gaming and multitasking, the MSI Aegis RS pairs a 12th-gen i7 with an RTX 3060 Ti and 8TB RAID-1 storage.
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Overview
Key Features
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. No Display ; Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.2, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, RGB Backlit, .
【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, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 32GB DDR5 DIMM; 650W Power Supply, RGB Lighting 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 2x4TB PCIe NVMe SSD RAID 1 (4TB available storage); 4 USB 3.2 Gen1, 4 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 3 Display Port (DP), 2 USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 10 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C)(Supports upto 3 Displays;Max Resolution 5120 x 2880;Combo Audio, Speaker Out Port;USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C (1 Power share);HDMI, Display Port, RJ-45)
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.60GHz (up to 5 GHz, 25MB Cache, 12-Cores, 20-Threads)
Memory
32GB DDR5 DIMM 4800MHz
Storage
2x 4TB PCIe SSD in RAID 1 (4TB usable)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GDDR6
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Bluetooth
5.2
Ethernet
RJ-45 LAN
Ports
4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, Headphone/Mic Combo
Cooling
240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with RGB Lighting
Power Supply
650W
Color
Black
Form Factor
Desktop Tower
Dimensions
9 x 17 x 18 inches
Weight
30 lbs
Warranty
1 Year (GreatPriceTech)
Included Accessories
Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Unlocked i7-12700KF processor allows for overclocking and delivers strong single-threaded gaming performance
- RAID 1 configuration across two 4TB SSDs provides both massive storage and data redundancy
- 240mm AIO liquid cooler keeps the CPU running cool and quiet during sustained workloads
- Extensive port selection with four USB 3.2, four USB 2.0, three DisplayPort, HDMI, and two USB-C ports
- 32GB DDR5 memory at 4800MHz supports fast multitasking alongside gaming
👎 Cons
- RTX 3060 Ti is capable but sits below higher-tier GPUs, which may limit performance at 4K resolution
- 650W power supply leaves limited headroom for future GPU upgrades to more power-hungry cards
- At 30 lbs, this is a heavy desktop that is difficult to move once placed
- No webcam included, requiring a separate purchase for video calls or streaming
- Ships with Windows 10 Pro rather than Windows 11, requiring a manual upgrade if preferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RAID 1 and how does the 2x4TB SSD configuration work?
RAID 1 mirrors data across both 4TB SSDs, meaning your files are stored on both drives simultaneously. This gives you 4TB of usable storage with built-in redundancy — if one drive fails, your data remains intact on the other.
What kind of gaming performance does the RTX 3060 Ti provide in a desktop?
The RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB GDDR6 handles most modern games at 1080p on high-to-ultra settings with strong frame rates, and manages 1440p gaming at medium-to-high settings in many titles. It also supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced visuals and performance.
Why does this desktop come with Windows 10 Pro instead of Windows 11?
This configuration ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. It can be upgraded to Windows 11 if desired, as the 12th-gen Intel hardware meets Windows 11 system requirements.
What is the included D6000 dock used for?
The Universal Dock D6000 connects via USB-C and provides additional display outputs and USB ports, making it useful for connecting multiple monitors and peripherals from a single cable — helpful if you use this system as a workstation as well.
How does the cooling system keep temperatures in check?
The Aegis RS uses a 240mm AIO (all-in-one) liquid CPU cooler for the i7-12700KF, which is an unlocked processor that generates significant heat under load. The liquid cooler helps maintain stable boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.
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