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product_id: 651928214
title: "msi Codex R2 Gaming Desktop: Intel Core i5-14400F, Geforce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB m.2 NVMe SSD, 80+ Gold PSU, WiFi, Keyboard & Mouse, DIY Friendly, Windows 11 Home: A14NUC5-232US"
brand: "msi"
price: "R42101"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Msi"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/651928214-msi-codex-r2-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i5-14400f-geforce
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Intel Core i5-14400F - Hybrid power boost NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 - Next-gen ray tracing 1TB NVMe SSD - Ultra-fast storage msi Codex R2 Gaming Desktop: Intel Core i5-14400F, Geforce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB m.2 NVMe SSD, 80+ Gold PSU, WiFi, Keyboard & Mouse, DIY Friendly, Windows 11 Home: A14NUC5-232US

**Brand:** msi
**Price:** R42101
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Level up your game with power, speed, and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** msi Codex R2 Gaming Desktop: Intel Core i5-14400F, Geforce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB m.2 NVMe SSD, 80+ Gold PSU, WiFi, Keyboard & Mouse, DIY Friendly, Windows 11 Home: A14NUC5-232US by msi
- **How much does it cost?** R42101 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/651928214-msi-codex-r2-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i5-14400f-geforce)

## Best For

- msi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted msi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Visuals That Wow:** Experience lifelike graphics with the RTX 4060’s cutting-edge Ada architecture and real-time ray tracing.
- • **Plug & Play Ready:** Comes with Windows 11 Home, WiFi, keyboard & mouse, plus DIY-friendly design for future upgrades.
- • **Seamless Power Play:** Intel’s 14-core hybrid architecture delivers smooth multitasking and gaming without lag.
- • **Speed Meets Storage:** Blazing 1TB NVMe SSD ensures lightning-fast load times and ample space for your entire game library.
- • **Cool & Quiet Dominance:** Four strategically placed cooling fans plus RGB CPU Air Cooler keep your rig chill under pressure.

## Overview

The MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop combines Intel’s latest Core i5-14400F processor with NVIDIA’s RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD to deliver a high-performance gaming experience. Featuring advanced cooling with four fans and RGB lighting, it runs Windows 11 Home and includes WiFi, keyboard, and mouse, making it a ready-to-play, upgrade-friendly powerhouse for serious gamers and multitaskers alike.

## Description

MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop: Intel Core i5-14400F, Geforce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB m.2 NVMe SSD, 80+ Gold PSU, WiFi, Keyboard & Mouse, DIY Friendly, Windows 11 Home: A14NUC5-232US

Review: Very solid pc for the price - Pretty good speed and performance and the WiFi connection is okay but I’d recommend a Ethernet cable for best quality. Good build though I’m loving it so far
Review: Pretty good - pretty good, not bad. Can’t complain. Upgrade to 32gb ram. It’ll be worth it.

## Features

- Game without compromise: Go beyond performance with Intel Core i5 processors. Optimized with a hybrid processing architecture, they deliver exceptional performance for users to enjoy a smooth gaming experience.
- Simplistic Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.
- Beyond Fast: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 powered by the Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world.
- Cool While Gaming: In conjunction with an RGB CPU Air Cooler, the Codex R2 features four system cooling fans; three in the front and one in the rear to pull in cool air and push heat out of the PC
- Turn on the Bright Lights: With the built-in RGB lighting, take your gaming experience to the next level by pressing the MSI LED button to cycle through lighting options. Customize lighting even further with MSI Center software.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CYVT6V9J |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,601 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #114 in Tower Computers |
| Brand | msi |
| Card Description | RTX 4060 |
| Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR5 RAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (59) |
| Date First Available | May 1, 2024 |
| Flash Memory Size | 1 TB |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB SSD |
| Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16 x 8.38 x 19 inches |
| Item Weight | 21.3 pounds |
| Item model number | CodR2A14NUC5232 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz core_i5 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 8.38 x 19 inches |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Series | Codex R2 A14NUC5-232US |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** msi
- **CPU Model:** Core i5
- **CPU Speed:** 1.8 GHz
- **Graphics Card Description:** RTX 4060
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Operating System:** Windows 11 Home
- **Personal computer design type:** Computer Tower
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 16 GB
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Education, Everyday Use, Gaming

## Images

![msi Codex R2 Gaming Desktop: Intel Core i5-14400F, Geforce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5, 1TB m.2 NVMe SSD, 80+ Gold PSU, WiFi, Keyboard & Mouse, DIY Friendly, Windows 11 Home: A14NUC5-232US - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51thXq5Rw7L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very solid pc for the price
*by G***Z on December 12, 2025*

Pretty good speed and performance and the WiFi connection is okay but I’d recommend a Ethernet cable for best quality. Good build though I’m loving it so far

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty good
*by L***S on December 28, 2025*

pretty good, not bad. Can’t complain. Upgrade to 32gb ram. It’ll be worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Buy!
*by J***. on January 8, 2026*

Great intro to gaming PC, will build off this base. Easy to set up, good quality components, shipped safely and fast.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*