7pc/$
bestbuy
Costs noticeably more than the parts would cost
MSI - Upgraded - Codex R2 AI Gaming Desktop
7pc/$
$2,449.00In stock
★ 5.0· 1 review
GPU
RTX 5060 TI
CPU
Core Ultra 7 265
Memory
64GB DDR5
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The MSI - Upgraded - Codex R2 AI Gaming Desktop pairs a RTX 5060 TI with a Core Ultra 7 265, scoring 7.0 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $729. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$2,449
Build it for
$1,720
$729 cheaper to build
Performance
75/100
Excellent
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