21pc/$
newegg
Above parts cost — meaningful premium for the prebuild
MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop PC
21pc/$
$1,099.99In stock
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GPU
RTX 5050
CPU
Core i5-14400F
Memory
16GB DDR5
Storage
1TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop PC pairs a RTX 5050 with a Core i5-14400F, scoring 21.2 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $200. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$1,100
Build it for
$900
$200 cheaper to build
Performance
62/100
Good
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