MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
The MSI Codex R2 desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance for gaming and value, especially given the current GPU market, while others report serious issues like crashes, BSODs, and poor customer support. Some users also note that the included keyboard and mouse are low quality, and there are concerns about component quality, particularly the RAM and SSD.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Strong gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good cable management
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Crashes and BSODs
- Poor customer support
- Low-quality included keyboard/mouse
- Cheap RAM and SSD
- Air cooling instead of AIO
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 14700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 9.66 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex R2 B14NVN7-440US 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 25 specs.