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MSI Codex Z2 tower in Forge 121R finish with tempered glass side panel

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MSI Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US Gaming PC, Ryzen 7 8700F, RTX 5060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe

SKU CH-X8S5-P8ENX MPN Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US

Gaming desktop with an 8-core Ryzen 7 8700F processor, GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD

  • Release Year2026
  • TypeGaming & Entertainment
  • Form FactorTower
  • UsageGaming
  • ColorForge 121R
  • Processor Main Features64 bit 8-Core Processor
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 8700F handles multi-threaded workloads
  • RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 16GB DDR5 memory keeps frame rates smooth
  • 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD loads games fast
  • 5G Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6e reduces lag

MSI Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop

The MSI Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US is a tower gaming desktop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 8-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card with 8GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD. The system includes Windows 11 Home, a keyboard and mouse, and is marketed as VR-Ready for immersive experiences.

Forge 121R Case and Connectivity

The chassis is the MSI Forge 121R mid-tower with a 4mm tempered glass side panel for component visibility. Air cooling handles the CPU with RGB fans managed by AI-powered fan curves. Front I/O includes USB Type-C for modern peripherals. Networking relies on 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E with 6 GHz band access, and Bluetooth 5.3 for low-latency wireless connections.

RTX 50 Series Limits

The GeForce RTX 5060 leverages the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and supports DLSS 4 frame generation for higher frame rates in supported titles. The 8GB GDDR7 frame buffer may constrain texture quality at 4K resolutions in future releases. The 650W power supply sets a ceiling on total system draw, limiting future GPU upgrades to cards within a similar power envelope. Storage expansion depends on available M.2 slots not detailed in the specifications.

Highlights

  • 8-core Ryzen 7 8700F handles multi-threaded workloads
  • RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming
  • 16GB DDR5 memory keeps frame rates smooth
  • 1TB NVMe Gen4 SSD loads games fast
  • 5G Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6e reduces lag

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesCodex Z2
ModelCodex Z2 B8NVL-695US
Part NumberCodex Z2 B8NVL-695US
Release Year2026
TypeGaming & Entertainment
Form FactorTower
UsageGaming
ColorForge 121R
Processor Main Features64 bit 8-Core Processor
Memory16GB DDR5
Storage1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
AudioSound card - Integrated
Ethernet2.5G Ethernet
Power Supply650W
MonitorMonitor not included
CaseMSI Forge 121R
Cooling SystemAir Cooling
SpeakerInternal Speaker
KeyboardUSB Keyboard
MouseMSI Gaming Mouse
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomePlus
Windows 11Ready
ChipsetAMD B840
Motherboard NameMSI PRO B840M-P WIFI
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 7 8000 Series
Installed Qty1
Max Supported Qty4
CPU NameAMD Ryzen 7 8700F
CPU Main Features64 bit 8-Core Processor
GPU/VGA TypeGeForce RTX 5060
GPU Memory8 GB GDDR7
Graphics InterfacePCI Express 4.0 x16
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
Memory Capacity16GB DDR5
Memory SpeedDDR5
Memory Spec16 GB x 1
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slot (Available)4
Memory Slots (Available/Total)0/4
Maximum Memory Supported256 GB
SSD1TB NVMe
HDDNo
HDD InterfaceSATA 6G
Optical Drive TypeNo
Screen Size13.3"
TouchscreenNo
Screen TypeTouch Screen
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897
Audio Channels7.1 channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8125D
LAN Speed2.5Gbps
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Case TypeATX Tower
Case Expansion Slots4
Case FeaturesForge 121R
Front USB2
Front Audio Ports2
Card ReaderNo
LPTNo
Thunderbolt 3No
Rear USB6
RJ451 port
Rear Audio Ports1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out
PCIe Slots1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (VGA used), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Cooling InstalledARGB Fan Air Cooling
Mouse TypeMSI Gaming Mouse
Keyboard TypeMSI Gaming KBMS
Dimensions (H x W x D)16 x 8.38 x 19
Package TypeRetail
Shipping weight14.29 kg
Package size597 × 546 × 305 mm

Questions about this item

What Ethernet standard does the Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US use and what speed does it cap at?

The system includes a 2.5G Ethernet port, capping wired network throughput at 2.5 gigabits per second.

What case and power supply does the Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US ship with?

It ships in the MSI Forge 121R mid-tower with a 650W power supply pre-installed.

How do you set up the Codex Z2 B8NVL-695US out of the box and what step is often missed?

Connect the included keyboard and mouse, attach a display to the RTX 5060 video outputs, plug in the power cord, and complete the Windows 11 Home initial setup; the step often missed is connecting the monitor to the graphics card instead of the motherboard.

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