MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-8700F, GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB DDR5, 2TB m.2 NVMe SSD, USB Type-C, VR-Ready, Windows 11 Ho

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 140 ratings

Price: 1359

Last update: 12-27-2024


About this item

AMD Ryzen R7-8700F
Simplistic Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.
Beyond Fast: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 powered by the Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world.
Cool While Gaming: In conjunction with an ARGB fan Air Cooler, the Codex R2 features four system cooling fans; three in the front and one in the rear to pull in cool air and push heat out of the PC.
Turn on the Bright Lights: With the built-in RGB lighting, take your gaming experience to the next level by pressing the MSI LED button to cycle through lighting options. Customize lighting even further with MSI Center software.

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Technical Details

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Summary
Processor ‎4.1 GHz ryzen_7
RAM ‎DDR5
Hard Drive ‎2 TB SSD
Graphics Coprocessor ‎NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Chipset Brand ‎NVIDIA
Card Description ‎RTX 4070
Graphics Card Ram Size ‎12 GB
Wireless Type ‎Bluetooth, 802.11ax
Number of USB 2.0 Ports ‎4
Number of USB 3.0 Ports ‎5
Other Technical Details
Brand ‎MSI
Series ‎Codex Z2 A8NUE-274US
Item model number ‎CodZ2A8NUE274
Hardware Platform ‎PC
Operating System ‎Windows 11 Home
Item Weight ‎21.3 pounds
Product Dimensions ‎16 x 8.38 x 19 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎16 x 8.38 x 19 inches
Color ‎Black
Processor Brand ‎AMD
Number of Processors ‎1
Computer Memory Type ‎DDR5 RAM
Flash Memory Size ‎2 TB
Hard Drive Interface ‎Solid State

Top reviews from the United States

  • JTG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good specs, easy to jump right in
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
    The system is set up and ready to plug in and start playing right away.

    The lights and colors from the case are just an extra fun bonus. Even for someone who keeps the tower under his desk, it’s still noticeable and adds something to the overall look.

    Processing performance is good all around. I have been using it almost daily for several months and have had no issues at all.
  • WDD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Machine without breaking the bank!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
    Extremely nice computer at a good price! MSI done well with this setup.
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    WDD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Machine without breaking the bank!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
    Extremely nice computer at a good price! MSI done well with this setup.
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  • Jason K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great PC!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
    This was the first MSI machine I have purchased, and it is a fantastic pre-build. Plenty of room for things on the SSD, which is actually a m.2 ssd, so that was a big bonus. 16 GB is a good medium for RAM, but I think I'll double it in the near future. It has 4 case fans, the lighty uppy ones, and I am surprised at how quiet it is. CPU runs around 50c, so cooling is fairly good. I did have a slight hiccup when I first got PC. The motherboard was faulty and needed to be sent back for repair, however MSI was super fast with the turnaround, so I can't complain really. It's up and running smoothly, plays all the games I like at full high settings, and is very quick.
  • Veronica Mitchell
    5.0 out of 5 stars my first gaming PC...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
    I bought to exclusively play Sims 4 on, with hella mods and CC lol so far so good and holding up well!!!!! love the colors! love the lights on the keyboard and mouse that it comes with. not sure if it's the best or not but it's fine for me .. for now. speedy fast, at least faster than my old all in one PC I was using ???? I'm not a PC builder expert or anything so I don't know if what I bought came with the correct parts or what have you but for the price I paid, im not complaining .. all I know is it's cute and it runs my Sims amazingly on ULTRA ( I haven't been able to do that since Sims 3 came out ????)

    oh and the hubs plays his COD on it an no complaints there, so yeah ???? great buy ????????
  • esteban
    1.0 out of 5 stars The motherboard description is wrong
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    When you review the description of the motherboard it says it has 4 memory slots yet it only comes with 2 which sucks because I was thinking of putting 4 sticks of ram I had already bought so beware of that notice
  • Jon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Customer Tech Support is
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
    Title: "MSI Aegis ZS: Where Ryzen Meets RTX Magic!"

    Introduction:
    ???????? As a gamer with a penchant for pixelated quests and adrenaline-fueled battles, I recently embarked on a cosmic journey with the MSI Aegis ZS Gaming Desktop. Buckle up, fellow gamers, because this review is about to teleport you to a realm where AMD Ryzen and Nvidia RTX hold hands and dance under the neon glow of RGB stars.

    1. The Cosmic Chassis: Aesthetics Beyond Earth

    The Aegis ZS isn't just a desktop; it's a spaceship waiting to launch. Its sleek black chassis, adorned with futuristic angles and glowing accents, screams, "I'm ready for warp speed!" The front panel, like a stargate, reveals the MSI dragon emblem, promising both power and mystique. And that tempered glass side panel? It's like peering into a wormhole where gaming legends are born. ????????

    2. The Galactic Hardware Ensemble: Ryzen Unleashed

    Inside this celestial sanctuary, the hardware deities convene:
    AMD Ryzen 7 7700: The cosmic conductor orchestrating the symphony of cores and threads. Multitasking? Child's play.
    Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060: The pulsar heart of this rig. It doesn't just render pixels; it weaves dreams. Ray tracing? More like ray surfing.
    16GB HyperX Fury RAM: Because even cosmic beings need memory.
    1TB NVMe SSD (MSI Spatium M371): Warp-speed storage for your interstellar game library.

    3. The Nebula of Customer Tech Support: Wizards in Headsets

    Now, let's talk about the MSI tech sorcerers who guard the cosmic gates. When my GPU quivered during a boss fight, I summoned them like a desperate mage. And behold:

    - Quantum Patience: They listened as I rambled about frame drops and pixel constellations. Never once did they sigh or say, "Have you tried turning it off and on again?"
    - Starlight Solutions: These wizards wielded troubleshooting spells like pros. "Update your drivers," they whispered. "Cleanse your registry," they chanted. And poof! My GPU soared like a comet.
    - Cosmic Humor: "Why did the GPU enroll in astronomy class? To learn how to overclock the Milky Way!" they quipped. But beneath the jokes lay cosmic wisdom.

    4. Conclusion: The Aegis ZS Odyssey

    In the grand cosmic tapestry, the MSI Aegis ZS isn't just a desktop; it's a **stardust-fueled odyssey**. Whether you're conquering alien worlds or editing cat videos (because even astronauts need a laugh), this rig transcends pixels. And when the supernovas align, remember the tech sorcerers—the Gandalfs of gaming—who make it all possible.

    So, fellow spacefarers, raise your RGB-lit wands and toast to the Aegis ZS! ????????

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 Cosmic Orbs)

    *Disclaimer: No bananas were teleported during the writing of this review.
  • kameren
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great PC!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
    I bought this pc so I could play call of duty. Runs the game phenomenally. The only problem is that it runs so well my wife has taken it over and I never get to game anymore! Good news is she doesn’t notice when I go golfing.
  • Robert P
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice base gaming system to start off - MSI website wrong on motherboard.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
    I bought this during the Prime Days sale. I wanted something that could grow more the than the MiniPC I've been using. I'm only a casual gamer, but am a software architect so a solid PC is a requirement for my work. For me the RTX4060 is plenty, but I can always update later. The Ryzen 7700 (not 7700X) is slightly more powerful than the MiniPC's 7840HS (a laptop processor) - unnoticeably so... But again it can be upgraded and the motherboard can be updated to even Ryzen 8000 series, or what I plan to - the 7950X (a 16 core, 32 thread beast). The included 16 GB(2x 8GB) though just doesn't make sense these days, and woefully inadequate for my needs as I may have 3 or 4 versions of Visual Studio, plus Word, browser windows, development tools, and emulators all going at the same time. That brings me to the reason I took 1 star away -- the MSI website for this PC is WRONG. The motherboard is not a PRO B650-VC WIFI but a PRO B650-VC WIFI II (note the II at the end). The biggest difference being that the II has 2 memory slots, and the non-II has 4. My thought was to add RAM to bring it up to at least 32 for the time being, but seeing as the RAM had to be replaced, I went ahead and purchased 96GB (2X 48GB sticks).

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