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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

43% off

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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

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

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.

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
10/05/26	Walmart	$949	4

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Top Comments

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.

Common Questions (5)

This is a strong sub-$1,000 ready-to-use deal, but there are alternatives around the same price range with stronger parts, such as used PCs with RTX 4070-tier GPUs or a Best Buy option for about $100 more with a Ryzen 7 8700F and Radeon 9060. If you want better longevity, those alternatives may be worth comparing before buying.
Jack2o memberlogic Barry1980 memberlogic
Yes. The 16GB DDR5 configuration can be expanded later, and the RAM is not soldered like on laptops or all-in-ones. That makes it practical to start with 16GB now and add more if your games or multitasking needs grow.
ErnestoSimon EEEEEEbiker muchwow
Yes, it is positioned as a 1080p gaming card and the system is described as a good price for that use. The main caveat is that it has 8GB of VRAM, so it is better suited to 1080p than heavier 1440p or future AAA workloads.
schlack memberlogic memberlogic
Yes. Walmart's return window for items sold by Walmart, including this PC, is extended to 1/31/2027. After that date, issues would most likely go through MSI RMA unless you bought an extended warranty.
taterblade epix1718 cwhiteh2
It is on an active AM5 platform, so there is room to upgrade the CPU later and add a stronger GPU when needed. The tradeoff is that the 8400F itself is a low-end AM5 chip, so the current build is more of a starter platform than a high-end one.
WooHoo2You memberlogic dscasler

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cwhiteh2

Oct 10, 2026 4:41 AM

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Quote from Gweedo8

I thought you could put steam on any pc?

apparently only amd cards, due to drivers, but that's being addressed and os should be nvidia compat. by summer next year per some googling

Glee217

Oct 10, 2026 5:27 AM

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Glee217Oct 10, 2026 5:27 AM

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Quote from memberlogic

Fair enough, I'm not saying this isn't a good find in the current market - and maybe I am projecting a bit since I upgrade rarely and expect my PC to last many years. This is probably the best sub $1k deal out there. It's just that there's no good value out there right now in the new PC market. The only meaningful jump would be a 5070 and the lowest I'm seeing for a new 5070 build is $1500.

And I'm not going cling to the 1060 comment, I get that it was a throw away statement. The only thing I will say is that a 1060 wont even load up Gears of War E-Day (current AAA game) and a 5060 would struggle to hold 60fps @ 1080p. New UE5 titles with nanite and mandatory RT are going to be very hard to run for lower end builds even on low settings.

It's just that it doesn't make sense upgrading anything in this build and a PS5 pro would perform better. The power supply is only 650w, the motherboard has weak power delivery/VRM and doesn't even support PBO, the GPU barely beats a 5 year old 3060Ti and only has 8gb of VRAM, The CPU is worst possible CPU on AM5 and trades blows with a 5 year old Ryzen 5600.

For anyone who is looking for a PC right now, I would recommend looking at the used PC market but I get that's not realistic for everyone.

Hey I need help on Gears E-Day!

I want to upgrade my desktop to play it and would like to know if I upgrade to the "RECOMMENDED" specs then how likely will it be able to handle the next Gears game after E-day? Don't want to spend too much.

Ryzen 5 1400
MSI 350M Bazooka Mobo
Rx 580
16gb ram
1080p 240hz Alienware monitor (planning to game in this or maybe in 2k?)

Thanks

NeatCheetah8640

Oct 10, 2026 9:32 AM

2 Comments

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NeatCheetah8640Oct 10, 2026 9:32 AM

2 Comments

Was looking for a new machine for my wife to play WoW Forever on. Chef's kiss on this one, pulled the trigger immediately!

FrankTheCrank

Oct 10, 2026 1:33 PM

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FrankTheCrankOct 10, 2026 1:33 PM

741 Comments

It's never a 16GB card.

WooHoo2You

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Oct 10, 2026 1:59 PM

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WooHoo2You

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Oct 10, 2026 1:59 PM

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Quote from CyanClover655

What brand is the gpu ? I don't have much knowledge about it

I would guess MSI. I have a similar PC build (circa 2023) that came with all MSI components, SSD, GPU, etc. PC has been great so far, slowly upgrading it and excited that Intel plans to start releasing new LGA 1700 CPU's.

CyanClover655

Oct 10, 2026 3:04 PM

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CyanClover655Oct 10, 2026 3:04 PM

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Quote from cwhiteh2

all issues after 1/31/27 (the last day to return to walmart) would most likely go thru MSI rma, unless you bought the ext warranty.

Cool, thanks. I don't have a lot of know how. But should be good for indie players and destiny 2 players. I think it might not have that great of a resale value as well, might go for this or mac mini as all the games i play nowdays are already on macOS.

dscasler

Oct 10, 2026 4:50 PM

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dscaslerOct 10, 2026 4:50 PM

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Can I be the only one that says this deal sucks. The 8400F processor is slower than the 4 year old Ryzen 7 5800x which you can buy cheap. The motherboard is the lowest one MSI makes. 16GB ram is stingy. The graphics card is good but the rest is bare minimum in 2026. For 1000 bucks you're better off spending a little more and getting a machine that will age better.

pur

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Oct 10, 2026 5:34 PM

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pur

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Quote from dscasler

I think people are just desperate for something under $1k

Redflyer

Oct 10, 2026 6:33 PM

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RedflyerOct 10, 2026 6:33 PM

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Decent deal this is what PCs with 2060s/3060s/4060s traditionally cost and 16GB RAM thats a veritable gold mine these days.

yairtal

Oct 11, 2026 2:35 AM

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yairtalOct 11, 2026 2:35 AM

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Quote from GandalfNYC

Exactly as predicted, prices coming down!

Dr. W with another great deal too!

Yeah, no. Prices are at an all time high. pcpartpicker.com/trends/price/video-card/

GandalfNYC

Oct 11, 2026 9:00 PM

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GandalfNYCOct 11, 2026 9:00 PM

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Quote from GandalfNYC

Exactly as predicted, prices coming down!

Dr. W with another great deal too!

Quote from yairtal

Yeah, no. Prices are at an all time high. pcpartpicker.com/trends/price/video-card/

SD prices dropping, the only prices that matter.

Last edited by GandalfNYC October 11, 2026 at 02:09 PM.

GandalfNYC

Oct 11, 2026 9:22 PM

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GandalfNYCOct 11, 2026 9:22 PM

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Quote from Dr.W

Cheaper than before.

MSI, Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, NVIDIA RTX 5060 8GB - Walmart.com

https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Co...hbdg=L1800

Simple incredible deal. It's less than $100 more than my clearance markdown G519 gaming PC from December 2024 for $809.96: https://powerspec.com/product/682496 - the biggest difference being 16 vs 32GB RAM. The 5060 in this MSI is better than the 4060 in my G519.

I stuck my $373.96 brand new RTX 4070 Super 12GB in that PC and so far it has worked perfectly.

Squiggleberry

Oct 19, 2026 7:11 PM

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Quote from HermanMunchther

😂 wtf are you talking about? Gpu prices are still at an all time high. 5090s hit $9k-$11k

5090s skyrocketed because they announced they were being discontinued.

GandalfNYC

Oct 27, 2026 4:08 AM

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GandalfNYCOct 27, 2026 4:08 AM

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Quote from yairtal

Yeah, no. Prices are at an all time high. pcpartpicker.com/trends/price/video-card/

https://slickdeals.net/f/20192340-powerspec-g536-gaming-pc-ryzen-5-7500x3d-rtx-5070-32gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-1499-99?v=1&p=187491486&posted=1&comment=success#post187491486

Once again, I am absolutely, 100% right! nod

BTW, -you- could not be more WRONG!

GandalfNYC

Oct 27, 2026 1:32 PM

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Quote from HermanMunchther

wtf are you talking about? Gpu prices are still at an all time high. 5090s hit $9k-$11k

Quote from Squiggleberry

5090s skyrocketed because they announced they were being discontinued.

Wrong #1.

Quote from GandalfNYC

Exactly as predicted, prices coming down!

Dr. W with another great deal too!

Quote from HermanMunchther

wtf are you talking about? Gpu prices are still at an all time high. 5090s hit $9k-$11k

WRONG #2!

As usual, I am 100%, absolutely RIGHT!

https://slickdeals.net/f/20192340-powerspec-g536-gaming-pc-ryzen-5-7500x3d-rtx-5070-32gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-1499-99?v=1

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (4.0GHz) Processor
Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi6 Motherboard
32GB DDR5-6000 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card
1TB SSD

$1,500

I'll never understand why people who are not good at making predictions continue to make bad predictions. Why even bother??

Last edited by GandalfNYC October 27, 2026 at 07:12 AM.

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Rating:	(4 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	10 Walmart Reviews
Product Description:	The Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US desktop features an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 8GB graphics for smooth performance. Built on the MSI PRO B840-VC WIFI motherboard, it includes 16GB DDR5 memory, a 1TB SSD, and built-in Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Includes USB 3.2 and 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, and a 650W 80+ Gold PSU. Windows 11 and an MSI gaming keyboard and mouse are included. Model #: Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GPU Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F Memory: 16GB DDR5 Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD Motherboard: PRO B840-VC WIFI Power Supply: 650W 80+ Gold Weight: 21.3 Ibs MSI Mouse + MSI Keyboard Included WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 Windows 11
Model Number:	Codex Z2 C8NVL-683US
Product SKU:	19888322904
UPC:	824142461273

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

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

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