Thermaltake N38S-B850-97X-LCS vs MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NVP436)
Comparison summary
- For performance Thermaltake N38S-B850-97X-LCS has a lot better processor.
- For displaying graphics N38S-B850-97X-LCS has a lot better performing graphics card.
- For carrying MSI Codex Z2 is lighter.
- Codex Z2 is cheaper.
Thermaltake N38S-B850-97X-LCS
MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NVP436)
Compare specifications
| Thermaltake N38S-B850-97X-LCS | MSI Codex Z2 (CodZ2A8NVP436) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Weight | |
| 34.4 lbs (15.6 kg) | 21.3 lbs (9.66 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19 x 16 x 8.38 inches | |
| (48.26 x 40.64 x 21.29 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| February 10, 2026 | June 1, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,299.99 | $2,149.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,299.99 | $2,149.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Compare Thermaltake N38S-B850-97X-LCS / MSI Codex Z2 vs other AMD gaming PCs:
Amazon.com description
Thermaltake Gaming Desktop PC NE 9897X-V380S AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 32GB DDR5 2TB SSD AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
Virtual Reality Ready
ASIN: B0GMQ5DR57
msi Codex Z2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-8700F, GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5, 2TB m.2 NVMe SSD, USB Type-C, VR-Ready, Windows 11 Home : A8NVP-436US
POWERHOUSE 8-CORE GAMING PERFORMANCE — Driven by the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F with 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting up to 5.0 GHz for smooth, responsive gameplay and the ability to handle AAA titles, streaming, and background tasks all at once
NEXT-GEN BLACKWELL ARCHITECTURE — The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is powered by NVIDIA's cutting-edge Blackwell GPU architecture, delivering a massive generational leap in rasterization and ray tracing performance so you can experience your games the way they were meant to be played.
Simplistic Design: Enjoy the latest generation of Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. *MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.
Cool While Gaming: In conjunction with an ARGB fan 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.
ASIN: B0F15TM77B