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MSI Gaming Desktop PC Codex Z2 A8NVP-486US
20pc/$
$2,081.45In stock
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GPU
RTX 5070
CPU
Ryzen 7 8700F
Memory
32GB DDR5
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI Gaming Desktop PC Codex Z2 A8NVP-486US pairs a RTX 5070 with a Ryzen 7 8700F, scoring 19.5 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $431. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$2,081
Build it for
$1,650
$431 cheaper to build
Performance
78/100
Excellent
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