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Oct 9, 2026 1:44 AM

MSI Codex Z2 Desktop: Ryzen 5 8400F, RTX 5060 8GB, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

$899

$1,600

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Walmart has MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop (Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US) on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

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  • MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US; Windows 11; 21.3 lb
  • AMD Ryzen 5 8400F; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB
  • MSI PRO B840-VC WIFI; 16 GB DDR5; 1 TB NVMe SSD
  • 650 W 80+ Gold PSU
  • Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2
  • USB 3.2 and USB 2.0; HDMI 2.1; DisplayPort 1.4a
  • MSI keyboard and mouse included

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Walmart has MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop (Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US) on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • MSI Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US; Windows 11; 21.3 lb
  • AMD Ryzen 5 8400F; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB
  • MSI PRO B840-VC WIFI; 16 GB DDR5; 1 TB NVMe SSD
  • 650 W 80+ Gold PSU
  • Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.2
  • USB 3.2 and USB 2.0; HDMI 2.1; DisplayPort 1.4a
  • MSI keyboard and mouse included

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by Dr.W

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taterblade
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Just you know, Walmart has extended their return window to 1/31/2027 for items sold by Walmart, including this PC. Try it, and if you hate it, return it.
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turns2stone
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Really nice deal... The GPU alone is $500.
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HermanMunchther
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😂 wtf are you talking about? Gpu prices are still at an all time high. 5090s hit $9k-$11k
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Community Reviews

This MSI Codex Z2 is a ready to use 1080p gaming desktop that stands out for the RTX 5060 and sub 900 dollar pricing. The GPU alone is cited near 500 dollars, and the system is described as a strong value for current games, with room to add more RAM later. The main knocks are the 16GB memory, the Ryzen 5 8400F being a low end AM5 chip, and the 8GB VRAM limiting longevity in newer AAA and Unreal Engine 5 titles. The long Walmart return window adds some cushion, making it a practical starter tower if you want upgrade headroom without paying for a higher tier build.

  • PC gamers who plan to upgrade later, because the RAM can be added and the platform leaves room to swap the GPU or CPU.

    ErnestoSimonEEEEEEbikerSCmeWooHoo2You

  • Shoppers who want a sub-$1,000 gaming desktop with decent current-gen value, because the bundle is repeatedly described as a strong deal for the price.

    turns2stoneJack2omemberlogic

  • 1080p gamers wanting a ready-to-play tower, because the RTX 5060 and Ryzen 5 setup is described as a good price for that resolution.

    schlackGandalfNYC

  • Buyers who want a long return window, because the system can be tried now and sent back if a better deal appears.

    taterbladeepix1718

  • Players chasing high-end 1440p longevity, because the 8GB GPU and low-end AM5 CPU are described as weak for newer AAA and UE5 games.

    sicsavmemberlogicmemberlogicdscasler

  • Heavy multitaskers or modded-game players, because 16GB RAM can be tight for niche heavy modding and larger memory builds are preferred.

    MoTech0pktarmuchwowScarletThread286

  • Linux gaming tinkerers who want SteamOS, because the Nvidia graphics card is said to need a Radeon card for SteamOS right now.

    msphillEEEEEEbikerEEEEEEbikerehobax

  • Productivity users needing four-monitor support, because the Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics and the display setup may depend on the discrete card.

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Oct 9, 2026 12:13 PM
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HermanMunchtherOct 9, 2026 12:13 PM
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Quote from actuallygoodpcs View quoted comment :
Somebody hasn't been paying attention to memory prices
Or anything since 16 gigs is still fine
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Oct 9, 2026 12:13 PM
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HermanMunchtherOct 9, 2026 12:13 PM
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Quote from MoTech0 View quoted comment :
16 GB is not enough in 2026
Yes it is
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Oct 9, 2026 12:14 PM
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HermanMunchtherOct 9, 2026 12:14 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :
Exactly as predicted, prices coming down!Dr. W with another great deal too!
😂 wtf are you talking about? Gpu prices are still at an all time high. 5090s hit $9k-$11k
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Oct 9, 2026 12:30 PM
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Quote from ScarletThread286 View quoted comment :
32gb on windows IS a minimum over 600$, no matter wich market we are in
Windows 11 and the mandatory included spyware is quite resource intensive. That's why gamers are switching to Steam OS.
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Oct 9, 2026 12:44 PM
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FrankP3Oct 9, 2026 12:44 PM
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is this PS big enough to support a larger gpu? could I just drop a 5070ti or 5080 in ?
Oct 9, 2026 1:09 PM
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ListedGuruOct 9, 2026 1:09 PM
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This being an "f' chip it doesn't have integrated graphics correct? I'm looking for a productivity machine that'll run (4) monitors. Will this machine run (4) monitors?
Oct 9, 2026 1:17 PM
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EEEEEEbikerOct 9, 2026 1:17 PM
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Quote from jbviau View quoted comment :
Can RAM be added later? Sorry--in a rush and didn't dig for details yet.
Just in case you were not joking: Yes, RAM can be added.

Typically only laptop computers or all-in-ones have soldered RAM.
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Oct 9, 2026 1:18 PM
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EEEEEEbikerOct 9, 2026 1:18 PM
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Quote from Enor View quoted comment :
Can I put SteamOS on this?
I don't think so because of the card, but you could run something similar, like Bazzite.
Oct 9, 2026 1:20 PM
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EEEEEEbikerOct 9, 2026 1:20 PM
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Quote from CTRL-ALT-DEALS View quoted comment :
Windows 11 and the mandatory included spyware is quite resource intensive. That's why gamers are switching to Steam OS.
You don't need to buy Steam devices (though I do have a Steam Deck and 10/10, would recommend): You can just load a Linux distro of your choice. Bazzite is popular for gaming but there are tons of good options.
Oct 9, 2026 1:21 PM
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EEEEEEbikerOct 9, 2026 1:21 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :

Exactly as predicted, prices coming down!

Dr. W with another great deal too!
I hope you are right but as far as I know prices are predicted to continue to rise at least for another 2-3 years. I think this is just an actual slick deal.
Oct 9, 2026 1:23 PM
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unhumanOct 9, 2026 1:23 PM
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Quote from msphill View quoted comment :
SteamOS needs a Radeon card currently
I think they're working on this. All these low GB machines... World is a mess.
Oct 9, 2026 1:38 PM
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SCmeOct 9, 2026 1:38 PM
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So in theory, one could purchase, flip the GPU for $400ish and either flip the cpu for one with onboard or add a cheap older GPU (say $100) and have a nice home pc with tons of headroom to expand later if needed? We've been needed to upgrade our home pc for several years and well I missed the bus on the cheap ones from several years ago. The mini pcs are fine but limited room for later upgrades of ram/ssds and if selling off parts from this one, puts it in the about the same range as a decent priced mini.
Oct 9, 2026 1:53 PM
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Jack2oOct 9, 2026 1:53 PM
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Over 500 sold yesterday per Walmart. This is quite a deal.
Oct 9, 2026 1:55 PM
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EnorOct 9, 2026 1:55 PM
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Man, this is right in my range, but I just still don't know enough if this is a good deal or not. Would love to be able to play some good games on it, but don't want to be completely out of the game in a year or 2.

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Oct 9, 2026 2:06 PM
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paliknightOct 9, 2026 2:06 PM
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Quote from SCme View quoted comment :
So in theory, one could purchase, flip the GPU for $400ish and either flip the cpu for one with onboard or add a cheap older GPU (say $100) and have a nice home pc with tons of headroom to expand later if needed? We've been needed to upgrade our home pc for several years and well I missed the bus on the cheap ones from several years ago. The mini pcs are fine but limited room for later upgrades of ram/ssds and if selling off parts from this one, puts it in the about the same range as a decent priced mini.
Zero chance you're getting 400 for this when there's always deals for 400 and sub 400 5060ti (8gb), brand new. Don't expect to net more then 250-300 from marketplace

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