Out of the Box, Into the Action

Level up your gaming experience with the MSI Codex R2 AI 2nd, a plug-and-play powerhouse that's ready to go right out of the box. Designed to make the jump from console to PC effortless, it comes fully assembled with Windows 11, so all you have to do is plug it in and start playing. Under the hood, the Codex R2 packs an Intel® Core™ Ultra processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series graphics, ensuring smooth, high-frame-rate gameplay without any tweaking or fuss. Whether you're diving into Marvel Rivals, dropping into Fortnite, or climbing the ranks in Counter-Strike 2 this rig delivers silky-smooth frame rates and crisp visuals in every match.

Operating System Windows 11 Home
Processor Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processors
Graphics Up to MSI GeForce RTX™ 5070
Memory Up to 32GB DDR5 RAM
Storage 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD
Motherboard B860 Chipset
Power Supply 650W 80+ Gold
Warranty 1 Year
Codex R2 A Codex R2 B Codex R2 C Codex R2 D
Readers’ Choice Gaming Brand Winner
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Reader’s Choice Gaming Desktop Brand Winner - Two Years in a Row

For two consecutive years, MSI has been honored with the PCMag Readers' Choice Award for Gaming Desktop PCs. With top scores in overall satisfaction, reliability, and customer support, MSI continues to set the standard in gaming desktops. Experience the award-winning performance and innovation that gamers around the world trust.

- PCMAG.com

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POWERING YOUR PLAY

Discover unparalleled performance and see how the Codex R2 dominates in your favorite titles, ensuring an immersive and thrilling gaming experience in every game.

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PERFORMANCE

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*Based on Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 configuration. Performance numbers will vary per SKU based on system configuration.

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AI Engine, and Frozr AI Cooling

The new mesh-style front panel design drastically increases airflow to the system compared to previous generations. In addition, Frozr AI Cooling in MSI gaming desktops learns and predicts system temperature to adjust fan speed, ensuring peak performance in a low-noise environment with AI assistance.

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SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE WITH AI ENGINE

The MSI AI Engine can automatically detect the currently active app and adjust performance settings, RGB lighting effects, audio, and screen color accordingly. This ensures you have an optimized user experience without the need for additional settings.

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NEXT-GEN PERFORMANCE HYBRID
UP TO INTEL® CORE™ ULTRA 7 PROCESSOR 265K

The latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 265K marks a significant leap in processing power, featuring an integrated NPU for efficient AI acceleration. With up to 20 hybrid cores, this processor is optimized for enhanced gaming experiences and AI capabilities.

  • 8 P-Cores
  • 12 E-Cores
  • Up To 5.5 GHz
  • NPU inside

*Actual performance may vary depending on SKUs and real-world situations.

UP TO AMD RYZEN™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor EXPERIENCE AI BUILT IN

NVIDIA Powers the World's AI.
And Yours.

Upgrade to advanced AI with NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ GPUs and accelerate your gaming, creating, productivity, and development. Thanks to specialized built-in AI processors, you get world-leading AI technology powering your Windows PC.

NVIDIA Powers the World's AI.

GeForce RTX 50 Series

The Ultimate Platform for Gamers and Creators



Nvidia RTX 50 Chip
  • Fifth-Gen Tensor Cores

    Max AI performance with FP4 and DLSS 4

  • New Streaming Multiprocessors

    Optimized for neural shaders

  • Fourth-Gen Ray Tracing Cores

    Built for Mega Geometry

Cutting-Edge GPUs

NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture

AI-Enhanced Graphics and Performance

NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation

Game-Winning Responsiveness

NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp

True-to-Life Graphics

Full ray tracing with neural rendering




GeForce RTX 5070 Performance

Relative Performance

4K, Max Settings, DLSS Super Resolution and DLSS Ray Reconstruction on 40 and 50 Series;
Frame Gen on 40 Series. Multi Frame Gen (4X Mode) on 50 Series. Horizon Forbidden West supports DLSS 3.


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Crush foes with ultra-low latency Supports the latest Wi-Fi 7

The MSI Gaming desktop is equipped with WiFi 7, which is 4.8 times faster than WiFi 6, enhancing the network for a better gaming experience.

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WIFI 7 enjoys a 6GHz frequency band

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The speed of WIFI 7 is nearly 4.8x faster than the previous generation.

*Actual figures may vary in real-world situations.

*While Wi-Fi 7 is backwards compatible with previous generations, new Wi-Fi 7 features require PCs configured with Intel Wi-Fi 7 solutions, PC OEM enabling, operating system support, and use with appropriate Wi-Fi 7 routers/APs/gateways. 6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 may not be available in all regions. Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors.
**WIFI version ma vary based on SKU configuration

Easy to Upgrade

Take the guesswork out of DIY with this DIY-style gaming desktop. Codex R2 Desktops are handcrafted with high-quality MSI standardized components, making the system simple to maintain and upgrade down the line.

TURN ON THE BRIGHT LIGHTS

Put your own stamp on your gaming rig with RGB lighting that lets you animate your battle station by simply pressing the MSI LED button to cycle through a large array of lighting options. Customize lighting even further with MSI Center Mystic Light software - Simply press and hold the LED button for 3 seconds to toggle software mode. Want to go stealth? Just press and hold the LED button for 7 seconds to game in darkness.

*The spec will vary according to country and territory, please check with your local MSI retailer for details.

MOUSE AND KEYBOARD BUNDLE

The included MSI gaming mouse and keyboard bundle lets you get into the action from the start. The keyboard is built with mechanical-like plunger switches for a crisp typing experience while also providing various hotkeys and RGB lighting options. The comfortable gaming mouse lets you instantly cycle through five DPI presets to adjust your accuracy so you can clutch out any situation.

Codex R2 AI 2nd

  • Windows 11 Home
  • Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processors
  • Up to MSI GeForce RTX™ 5070 graphics card
  • Upgrade-Friendly Design - Standardized Components for easy maintenance
  • MSI B860 Motherboard - A durable, high-performance motherboard made for gaming
  • Robust CPU cooling - Keeps system stable and running great during long gaming sessions
  • MSI's LED Button—Customize your desktop with many lighting effects. Press and Hold to ensure compatibility with Mystic Light software
  • Intel® Wi-Fi -provides unprecedented wireless network speeds and a stable gaming experience
  • Thunderbolt 4** - PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth support, improved workloads, and render capabilities
  • Enrich your experience with the MSI AI Engine software

*Upgrade timing may vary by device. Features and app availability may vary by region. Certain features require specific hardware(see aka.ms/windows11-spec).

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