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MSI Codex Z2 mid-tower desktop in black with RGB lighting

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MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US gaming PC Ryzen 7 8700F 16GB DDR5 2TB NVMe RTX 5060 Ti

SKU CH-FENC-V0NMF MPN Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US

Gaming desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7, plus Wi-Fi 6E and included keyboard and mouse

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 8000 Series
  • Memory size16 GB DDR5
  • Graphics memory8 GB GDDR7
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
  • ChipsetB840
  • CPUAMD Ryzen 7 8700F

Configuration R7 8700F / RTX 5060 Ti / 16GB DDR5 / 2TB SSD

  • 8-core Ryzen 7 8700F powers demanding games and creative work
  • 16 GB DDR5 memory keeps multitasking smooth and responsive
  • 2 TB NVMe Gen4 SSD loads levels and apps in seconds
  • GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB GDDR7 delivers high-frame-rate 1440p gaming
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 give low-latency wireless freedom

MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop

The MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US is a pre-built gaming desktop powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics. It ships with Windows 11 Home, 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD. The system includes a gaming keyboard and mouse so it is ready for play immediately. It suits players who want a complete rig without assembling parts.

Build Integration and Expansion

The FORGE 120R mid-tower case uses air cooling with an RGB CPU cooler and four RGB fans to manage thermals. A 650W 80+ Gold power supply delivers power to the components. The B840-VC WIFI 3 motherboard provides Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. Builders who need additional internal drives or a larger graphics card should verify case clearance and motherboard slots before upgrading.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

Air cooling handles the Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5060 Ti under typical gaming loads. Fan speeds ramp with temperature so acoustic output rises during heavy scenes. The 650W Gold-rated unit supplies efficient power to the 8GB GDDR7 GPU and 8-core CPU. Users running sustained all-core workloads may observe higher chassis temperatures than liquid-cooled alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $1,585.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 24,925 comparable items (median $2,694.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR5
Lower than about 90% of the 11,703 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Graphics memory 8 GB GDDR7
Lower than about 70% of the 10,551 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameCodex Z2 A8NVM-485US
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer / Gaming
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 8000 Series
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 8700F
CPU modelAMD Ryzen 7 8700F
ChipsetB840
Processor cache16 MB L3 Cache
Installed motherboardB840-VC WIFI 3
L2 cache per processor8 MB
L3 cache per CPU16 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR5
RAM capacity16 GB DDR5
Total memory slots4
Max supported RAM256 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
SSD storage2 TB NVMe
Storage configuration2 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4
Optical driveNo
Graphics
Graphics memory8 GB GDDR7
GraphicsGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB GDDR7 128-bit
VR readyYes
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 HD Audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type C
Video connectors1 x HDMI 2.1 / 3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Rear USB ports3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbit/s)
4 x USB 2.0 (Rear)
Ethernet port1 port
PCIe expansion slots4 x PCI-E x16 slot
2 x M.2
Power
Power supply650 W 80+ Gold
Size & build
ChassisFORGE 120R
Overall dimensions16 in × 8.38 in × 19 in
Product weight21.3 Ibs.
Shipping weight12.88 kg
Package size597 × 559 × 315 mm
In the box
Bundled mouseMSI Gaming Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Cooling methodAir Cooling
KeyboardMSI Gaming Keyboard

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Questions about this item

At what point does the 650W 80+ Gold power supply become the limiting factor under sustained heavy loads?

The 650W 80+ Gold unit powers the Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5060 Ti; sustained full-load draw from both components will approach the supply's rated capacity, making it the first bottleneck during extended gaming or rendering sessions.

How loud and hot does the air-cooled FORGE 120R case get when the system runs all day?

The chassis uses an RGB CPU air cooler plus four RGB fans; under continuous load the fans ramp up to move heat from the 650W power envelope, producing audible airflow noise while internal temperatures stabilise around the CPU and GPU thermal limits.

Which display cable and monitor input are needed to use the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7 128-bit graphics out of the box?

The graphics card provides DisplayPort and HDMI outputs; a monitor with a matching DisplayPort or HDMI input and a compatible cable are required before the PC can show an image.

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