13pc/$

amazon
Costs noticeably more than the parts would cost
msi Codex R2 AI Gaming Desktop
13pc/$
$1,999.00In stock
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GPU
RTX 5060 TI
CPU
Core Ultra 7 265
Memory
32GB DDR5
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The msi Codex R2 AI Gaming Desktop pairs a RTX 5060 TI with a Core Ultra 7 265, scoring 13.4 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $599. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$1,999
Build it for
$1,400
$599 cheaper to build
Performance
74/100
Good
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