MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-441US, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
MSI
75 Overall Score
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Thermaltake Reactor T6WT-X870-580-LCS 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, White
Thermaltake
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-441US, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
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Thermaltake Reactor T6WT-X870-580-LCS 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, White
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Despite some initial issues with a faulty power supply and Bluetooth/WiFi problems, users find this prebuilt PC to be an exceptional value. The build quality is praised as immaculate, and the performance with a 3060 Ti is considered future-proof for several years. One reviewer noted that after resolving the WiFi issue with a Windows feature and adding a WiFi card, the system runs perfectly. Overall, it is seen as the best deal on Amazon for an inexpensive gaming computer.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Immaculate build quality
- Powerful 3060 Ti graphics card
- Future-proof for 3-4 years
- Easy setup
Cons
- Faulty power supply in first unit
- Bluetooth not working
- WiFi issues requiring workaround
- Thermaltake RAM expensive to upgrade
- Initial hassle with replacements
Value for money 2
Build quality 2
Performance 2
Reliability 2
Customer service 1
Shipping speed 2
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Home Office
Workstation
Developer
Ai Llm
Business
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-441US | Thermaltake Reactor T6WT-X870-580-LCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | — | 23.86 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8 | 10★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI-out (2.1) | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3x DP-out (1.4a) | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex Z2 B8NVM-441US, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (81st percentile)81st %ile
Thermaltake Reactor T6WT-X870-580-LCS 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, White
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Thermaltake Reactor T6WT-X870-580-LCS
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.