MSI Codex A2NVL7 2025
Featuring a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor (up to 5.3 GHz) and NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB graphics, this modular tower is assembled in the USA for upgrade-ready reliability. 32GB of high-bandwidth DDR5 memory and a fast 2TB NVMe SSD handle demanding applications, while customizable RGB lighting and a quiet air-cooled design add flair. It’s an ideal fit for esports gamers and video editors who need sustained performance in a non-portable, expandable desktop.
CPU 2.4 GHz intel_core_ultra_7
RAM 32 GB
Storage 2 TB
GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060
form factor mid-tower
OS Windows 11 Pro
79 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong cpu (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong storage (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong gpu (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 2.4 GHz intel_core_ultra_7 |
| Cores | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Type | Discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mid-tower |
| Weight | 13.2 kg / 29.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 8 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI Codex A2NVL7 | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | Dell Aurora Gaming | The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.4 GHz intel_core_ultra_7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Apple M5 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | 3.3 GHz core_i9 |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 | 512 | 2000 | 5120 |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Apple M5 Max 32-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC |
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower | mini | desktop | mid-tower |
| Psu W | - | 850 | 850 | 480 | 1000 | - |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Codex A2NVL7 | 99 | 75.7 | 73.7 | 42.7 | 91.7 | 36.3 | 80.5 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.3 | 92.8 | 91.7 | 69.4 | 86.6 |
| Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Compare | 97.3 | 88.1 | 82.9 | 100 | 73 | 69.4 | 100 |
| Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Compare | 94.3 | 92 | 93.1 | 96 | 30.7 | 99.3 | 86.2 |
| Dell Aurora Gaming Compare | 97.3 | 90.7 | 79.3 | 98.3 | 86.8 | 69.4 | 91.4 |
| The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Compare | 99.1 | 84.5 | 92.7 | 98.9 | 97.3 | 11.2 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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