When you skim through the specification of MSI Aegis X it reveals a list of gaming goodness. Core i7 Skylake, Z170 chipset, GTX 1080 graphics and two SSDs with NVMe in RAID 0 will inevitably add up to epic frame rates and hours of fun. The list of components doesn't prepare you for the tiny size of Aegis X which is indecently small for a high end PC with a volume of a mere 19.6 litres. Neither does the specification say anything about the unusual styling of this gaming beast which sits on a plinth and is kicked up at the rear to give it a streamlined attitude. We cover this in our video so click the button, have a watch and all will be revealed.

MSI has decided to name Aegis X after a mythical shield that was used by Zeus so MSI has gone to town with the theme of armour, in particular on the front of the chassis. Before we dive inside we have to cover the price of this PC which is one penny less than £2,000 which is expensive by any stretch of the imagination.