Compare technical specifications of MSI Codex R
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MSI Codex R vs iBUYPOWER Pro (178i)

Comparison summary

For performance iBUYPOWER Pro has a lot better processor. MSI Codex R contains more memory.

The computers have different operating systems, Codex R has Windows 10 Home and Pro has Windows 11 Home.

Pro is cheaper.

For displaying graphics Pro has a better performing graphics card.

Pro is slimmer and smaller in size.

Codex R has more SSD and more HDD storage.

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MSI Codex RiBUYPOWER Pro (178i)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games.
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Intel Core i7-10700Intel Core i7-11700F
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC.
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32gb16gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 2060
Weight
-32 lbs (14.51 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
17.16 x 8.27 x 19.65 inches18.9 x 8.66 x 19.3 inches
(43.59 x 21.01 x 49.91 cm)(48.01 x 22 x 49.02 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 10 HomeWindows 11 Home
Hard drives
1000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD480gb SSD, 1000gb HDD
Release date
August 23, 2021June 11, 2021
Amazon.com List Price
$2,299.99$1,499.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$2,299.99$1,499.99
Amazon.com Lowest Used Price
$900.00
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Amazon.com description

MSI Codex R Gaming Desktop 2021 Premium Computer, Intel Core i7-10700 2.9GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD+ 2TB HDD, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, RJ-45, Windows 10, VAATE HDMI Cable

【CPU, Graphic Card】Intel Core i7-10700 2.9GHz, Total Cache 16MB, 8 Cores, 16 Threads, 12GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

【Memory, Hard Drive】RAM is upgraded to 32GB memory for better multitasking. Hard Drive is upgraded to 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD. 1TB SSD(Solid State Drive) has faster data access speed, better performance and greater reliability, 2TB HDD for larger storage so you could store more data and files on it

【Bonus Accessories】including VAATE HDMI Cable, a $39.99 additional value

【Ports and Connectivity】6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Headphone, 1 x HDMI-out (2.0b), 3 x DP-out (1.4), 1 x RJ-45, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4Gbps, Dual Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.1

【Operation System】Windows 10 Home

ASIN: B095XJ4K5B

iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop Trace 5 MR 178i (Intel i7-11700F 2.5GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 480GB SSD, 1TB HDD, WiFi Ready, Windows 11 Home)

System: Intel i7-11700F 2.5GHz (4.9GHz Max Turbo) | 16GB DDR4 RAM | 480GB SSD | 1TB HDD | Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Dedicated Gaming Video Card | VR Ready | 1x DVI | 1x HDMI | 1x Display Port

Connectivity: 4 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | Audio: 7.1 Channel

Special Add-Ons: Tempered Glass RGB Gaming Case | 802.11AC Wi-Fi Included | 16 Color RGB Lighting Case | Free iBuyPower Gaming Keyboard & RGB Gaming Mouse | No Bloatware

ASIN: B08NVBD18S