MSI's Aegis R2 prebuilt with an RTX 5050 and Core i5-14400F is down to just $599 right now — save a hefty $300 on this current-gen, 1080p gaming computer

Desktop prebuilts have always been an interesting option in the periphery, on account of sales offering better value than assembling a system yourself. Now, they've suddenly become a lot more feasible because of the current DRAM and NAND shortage, and we've spotted a killer deal for you to cash in on. MSI's Aegis R2 is just $599 right now on Walmart, marked down $300 from list price. For context, a 32 GB kit of DDR5 memory will cost your more than that discount right now.

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Specs-wise, we're looking at Nvidia's RTX 5050 GPU paired with an Intel Core i5-14400F processor — both solid options for entry-level gaming. Expect consistent 1080p performance, especially in esports titles that leverage the CPU a bit more. You get a single 16 GB stick of DDR5 RAM with one empty slot in case you want to upgrade later when the prices stabilize. There's a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD onboard as well, and plenty of fast USB ports, along with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. While single-channel memory isn't ideal, you'll find single-stick on pretty much every budget build, even from major vendors like HP and Dell, so it's not a sore point in this price bracket.

The motherboard is a completely standard MSI model, and that's the benefit of going with a prebuilt like this: it doesn't feature any proprietary parts. Everything from the case to the power supply is upgradable; it's just been preassembled for your convenience. The entire system is still backed up by a year of warranty, and you even get a basic keyboard and mouse in the box to get going.

Fueling the entire system is a 650W 80+ Gold power supply, also from MSI, so a few drop-in upgrades down the line should be a breeze. All in all, the MSI Aegis R2 for just $599 is a great deal; you're paying console money for something that's a lot more versatile if you don't need that kind of power. With a bunch of pre-installed fans and a stealthy-looking mesh case, this prebuilt has even got the aesthetics down, so grab the offer before it's gone!

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