The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
The Horizon Autherium I9 RTX Gaming PC impresses all seven verified reviewers with outstanding performance, whisper-quiet operation, and excellent customer support. Users report it handles demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator at Ultra settings, VR with Quest 3, and heavy CAD or video editing without breaking a sweat. Setup is straightforward, packaging is secure, and the build quality is solid with appealing RGB lighting. A few minor issues mentioned include heat dissipation under heavy load and a missing Windows activation key, but support resolved these promptly.
Pros
- Whisper-quiet operation
- Outstanding gaming performance
- Fast boot and program load times
- Excellent tech support and service
- Easy, straightforward setup
Cons
- Noticeable heat output under heavy load
- Missing Windows activation key in some units
- Unclear storage configuration (separate drives?)
- Glass panel removal for packing was nerve-wracking
MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 Black 2025
The MSI desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its strong performance, quiet operation, and good value for the price. Users report smooth gaming at high settings and appreciate the build quality and packaging. However, one verified buyer received a unit missing the graphics card and had a very poor customer service experience with MSI, which significantly drags down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance at high settings
- Quiet operation even under load
- Good value for the price
- Well-packaged and shipped securely
- Plenty of airflow and cooling
Cons
- Risk of missing graphics card on delivery
- Poor customer service from MSI
- Not top-of-the-line for high-end users
Scores
Specifications
| The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ | MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Core i9 | AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 650W★ |
| Weight | 15.88 kg | 9.66 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 12★ | 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI™ -out (2.1) |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 3x DP-out (1.4a) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 1 Gigabit LAN |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
