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MSI Codex Z2 tower desktop in black finish with LED lighting button

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MSI Codex Z2 Gaming PC Ryzen 5 8400F RTX 3050 8GB DDR5 1TB SSD CodZ2B8TA698

SKU CH-EXT3-Z9VZA MPN CodZ2B8TA698

A compact gaming desktop with a Ryzen 5 8400F processor, RTX 3050 graphics, 8 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • CPUAMD Ryzen 5 8400F
  • Memory size8 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB SSD
  • GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Home Plus
  • Product typeGaming Desktop
  • Smooth multitasking with AMD Ryzen 5 8400F up to 4.7GHz
  • Responsive 1080p gaming via NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6
  • Faster load times from 1TB NVMe SSD
  • Future-ready speed with 8GB DDR5 memory
  • Personalised style through 60 LED lighting effects

Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop

The MSI Codex Z2 is a new gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. It ships with 8 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD. Windows 11 Home Plus is pre-installed and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity is included.

Suits entry-level 1080p gamers.

This system suits players targeting 1080p gaming with a modern CPU and RTX 3050 graphics. Buyers who want more memory for heavy multitasking or content creation should look elsewhere. The single 8 GB module and single SSD slot limit future expansion without replacing parts.

Graphics card with 6 GB GDDR6

The installed NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 provides 6 GB of GDDR6 video memory. This capacity determines texture headroom and frame-buffer limits in current titles. Match this figure against the requirements of the games you plan to play.

How it compares

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

Price $844.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 24,925 comparable items (median $2,694.99).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 99% of the 11,703 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Storage drive 1 TB SSD
Typical for this category: the median of 3,965 items is 1 TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineCodex
Model nameCodex Z2
Part numberB8TA698US
Product typeGaming Desktop
Processor
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 8400F
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB SSD
Graphics
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Size & build
Shipping weight13.15 kg
Package size610 × 559 × 330 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home Plus

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive at an angle into the M.2 slot, press it down, and secure it with the retention screw; the step often missed is fully tightening that screw so the drive makes firm contact.

What maintenance will the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F cooling need later?

Dust the CPU cooler fins and chassis intake filters every few months to keep airflow matching the improved airflow design.

Which limit appears first during sustained gaming on the RTX 3050 6 GB GDDR6?

The 6 GB video memory fills up before the GPU core hits its thermal ceiling, so texture quality may need lowering in newer titles.

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