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MSI Codex Z2 tower in Forge 121R finish with tempered glass side panel

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MSI Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US Gaming PC, Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe

SKU CH-X8S5-P8ENX MPN Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US

Gaming desktop with an 8-core Ryzen 7 8700F processor, GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size13.3 in (33.8 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 8000 Series
  • Memory size16 GB DDR5
  • Graphics memory8 GB GDDR7
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • ChipsetAMD B840
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 8700F handles multi-threaded workloads
  • RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 16GB DDR5 memory keeps frame rates smooth
  • 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD loads games fast
  • 5G Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6e reduces lag

MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop

The MSI Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US is a tower gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 8-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD. The system includes Windows 11 Home, a keyboard and mouse, and is marketed as VR-Ready for immersive experiences.

Forge 121R Case and Connectivity

The chassis is the MSI Forge 121R mid-tower with a 4mm tempered glass side panel for component visibility. Air cooling handles the CPU with RGB fans managed by AI-powered fan curves. Front I/O includes USB Type-C for modern peripherals. Networking relies on 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E with 6 GHz band access, and Bluetooth 5.3 for low-latency wireless connections.

RTX 50 Series Limits

The GeForce RTX 5060 leverages the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and supports DLSS 4 frame generation for higher frame rates in supported titles. The 8GB GDDR7 frame buffer may constrain texture quality at 4K resolutions in future releases. The 650W power supply sets a ceiling on total system draw, limiting future GPU upgrades to cards within a similar power envelope. Storage expansion depends on available M.2 slots not detailed in the specifications.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,093.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 24,925 comparable items (median $2,694.99).
Screen size 13.3 in (33.8 cm)
Lower than about 84% of the 159 comparable items (median 22 in).
Memory size 16 GB DDR5
Lower than about 90% of the 11,703 comparable items (median 32 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineCodex Z2
Model nameCodex Z2 B8NVL-695US
Part numberCodex Z2 B8NVL-695US
Year of release2026
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useGaming
Product colorForge 121R
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 8000 Series
CPU modelAMD Ryzen 7 8700F
ChipsetAMD B840
Installed motherboardMSI PRO B840M-P WIFI
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR5
RAM capacity16 GB DDR5
RAM type and speedDDR5
Memory configuration16 GB x 1
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots4
Memory slots0/4
Max supported RAM256 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage1 TB NVMe
Hard driveNo
Drive interfaceSATA 6G
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size13.3 in (33.8 cm)
Touch inputNo
Type of screenTouch Screen
Graphics
Graphics memory8 GB GDDR7
GraphicsGeForce RTX 5060
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7
GPU interfacePCI Express 4.0 x16
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
SpeakersInternal Speaker
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 channels
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wired network2.5G Ethernet
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8125D
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Expansion slots4
Front USB ports2
Front audio jacks2
Memory card readerNo
Thunderbolt 3 supportNo
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out
PCIe expansion slots1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (VGA used), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Power
Power supply650 W
Size & build
Form factorTower
ChassisMSI Forge 121R
Case styleATX Tower
Pre-installed coolingARGB Fan Air Cooling
Overall dimensions16 × 8.38 × 19
Shipping weight14.29 kg
Package size597 × 546 × 305 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseMSI Gaming Mouse
Pointing deviceMSI Gaming Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 HomePlus
More details
Cooling methodAir Cooling
KeyboardUSB Keyboard
LPTNo
Keyboard typeMSI Gaming KBMS

Questions about this item

What Ethernet standard does the Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US use and what speed does it cap at?

The system includes a 2.5G Ethernet port, capping wired network throughput at 2.5 gigabits per second.

What case and power supply does the Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US ship with?

It ships in the MSI Forge 121R mid-tower with a 650W power supply pre-installed.

How do you set up the Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US out of the box and what step is often missed?

Connect the included keyboard and mouse, attach a display to the RTX 5060 video outputs, plug in the power cord, and complete the Windows 11 Home initial setup; the step often missed is connecting the monitor to the graphics card instead of the motherboard.

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