26pc/$
microcenter
Slight premium — a bit over parts cost
MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-476US Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 4.1GHz Processor
26pc/$
$1,299.99In stock
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GPU
RTX 5060
CPU
Ryzen 7 8700F
Memory
16GB DDR5
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-476US Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 4.1GHz Processor pairs a RTX 5060 with a Ryzen 7 8700F, scoring 26.1 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $141. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$1,300
Build it for
$1,159
$141 cheaper to build
Performance
64/100
Good
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