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MSI Codex RS Gaming Desktop Computer

BH #MSCRS11TC056 • MFR #CODEX RS 11TC-056US
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MSI Codex RS Gaming Desktop Computer
Key Features
  • Intel Core i5 6-Core (11th Gen)
  • 16GB of DDR4 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB GDDR6)
  • 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD
Play your favorite PC games in style with the MSI Codex RS Gaming Desktop Computer. With built-in RGB lighting, you can customize how your gaming setup looks. Simply press the MSI LED button to cycle through a variety of lighting options. Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400F processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, the MSI Codex RS is more than capable of running your favorite games with ease. The 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD allows for fast boot and load times. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM can handle Full HD 1080p gaming with ease, providing HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.
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MSI Codex RS Overview

Play your favorite PC games in style with the MSI Codex RS Gaming Desktop Computer. With built-in RGB lighting, you can customize how your gaming setup looks. Simply press the MSI LED button to cycle through a variety of lighting options. Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400F processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, the MSI Codex RS is more than capable of running your favorite games with ease. The 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD allows for fast boot and load times. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM can handle Full HD 1080p gaming with ease, providing HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.

Play online with friends or take on opponents around the world with a reliable wired internet connection via the 2.5 GbE Ethernet RJ45 LAN jack. Not near the router? You can connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). The MSI Codex RS features three 120mm system fans to ensure constant airflow and to keep temperatures down. The magnetic filter keeps the dust out. An MSI gaming keyboard and mouse are included. Windows 11 Home is the installed operating system.

MSI Codex RS
11th Gen Intel Core Performance
The system houses an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400F processor. Its six cores have a stock speed of 2.6 GHz and can be boosted up to 4.4 GHz.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX Graphics
This computer houses a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and it supports advanced features, such as real-time ray tracing and machine learning.
Air Cooling
Featuring three 120 mm system fans to ensure constant airflow and the magnetic filter with ultra-fine ventilation hole to prevent overheating, the Codex RS will remain cool while handling the most intensive gaming experience.
Personalize Your Gaming Rig
With built-in RGB lighting, animate and take your gaming experience to the next level 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.
Gaming Peripherals
An MSI gaming keyboard and mouse are included.
Windows 11
A New Start Position
Windows 11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system.
Making Productivity a Snap
Multitask with speed and efficiency with the ability to snap apps side by side. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups help to keep your windows organized using different layouts that are designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, so you can resume from where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar, allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops with external monitors.
Microsoft Teams Integration
Stay connected with friends, family, coworkers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they're using Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don't have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging.
Adapting to You
The Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it's using a mouse, keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting.
Next Level Gaming
Windows 11 is designed to deliver smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12 Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR automatically adjusts your game's lighting and contrast for high dynamic range. DirectStorage technology streamlines data access to better take advantage of high-speed devices such as NVMe solid-state drives and directly from graphics cards without dragging down the CPU, which minimizes load times while helping to reduce artifacts such as texture popping. Topping it all off is Xbox Game Pass integration, which provides you with access to a massive library of games with a membership subscription.
Redesigned Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is rebuilt from the ground up for a streamlined experience when looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps will also be available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu.

MSI Codex RS Specs

Key Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel Core i5-11400F (11th Gen)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Total Installed Storage
500 GB
Ports
1 x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
6 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-A 2.0
USB-C
1 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
1 x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.1
3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Keyboard
Full-Size Keyboard
Pointing Device
USB Mouse
Power Supply
550 W with IEC
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Performance
Chipset
Intel Z490
Processor
Intel Core i5-11400F (11th Gen)
CPU
2.6 to 4.4 GHz 6-Core
L3 Cache
12 MB
Graphics Type
Dedicated
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Buffered Memory
No
Storage and Expansion
Total Drive Bays
2 x 2.5" (Internal)
2 x 2.5/3.5" (Internal)
SSD Slots
3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
1 x M.2 SATA / PCIe 3.0 x4
Total Installed Storage
500 GB
Solid State Storage
1 x 500 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe
PCI Expansion
1x PCIe 5.0 x16
2x PCIe 3.0 x16
1x PCIe 3.0 x1
Optical Drive
No
Inputs / Outputs
Ports
1 x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
6 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-A 2.0
USB-C
1 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
1 x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.1
3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
Built-In Speakers
No
Built-In Microphones
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Communications
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (2.5 GbE)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
MU-MIMO Support
No
Bluetooth
4.2
NFC
No
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
Full-Size Keyboard
Pointing Device
USB Mouse
General
Power Supply
550 W with IEC
Dimensions
19.65 x 17.09 x 8.5" / 499.11 x 434.09 x 215.9 mm
Weight
26.45 lb / 12 kg

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