MSI/Configurable
Build-Your-Own Codex Series AMD Gaming Desktop
US · MSI-BASE-2831
GamingConfigurable desktop · Advertised base configuration
Configurable modelMSI-BASE-2831
The hardware
Full Specifications
Configuration choices and fixed specifications. Upgrade limits do not guarantee an orderable choice.
Performance — CPU / GPU▾
Processor
- AMD Ryzen™ 5 8400F 4.2 GHz
- AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700F 4.1 GHz
MSI initially selects AMD Ryzen™ 5 8400F 4.2 GHz. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Video Card
- GeForce RTX™ 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC
- GeForce RTX™ 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
- GeForce RTX™ 5050 8G GAMING OC (currently unavailable)
- GeForce RTX™ 5060 8G SHADOW 2X OC (currently unavailable)
- GeForce RTX™ 5060 8G VENTUS 2X OC (currently unavailable)
- GeForce RTX™ 5060 8G GAMING OC (currently unavailable)
- GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti 8G GAMING OC
- GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti 16G GAMING OC
MSI initially selects GeForce RTX™ 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Processor Cooling
- 90mm ARGB CPU Cooler
- 120mm ARGB CPU Cooler
MSI initially selects 90mm ARGB CPU Cooler. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Memory & Storage▾
| Installed RAM | 16GB (2 X 8GB)Source & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows View RAM layout source ↗ Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Installed RAM modules stated for the exact product or selected build View RAM stick count source ↗ Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Installed RAM modules stated for the exact product or selected build |
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System Memory
- 16GB (8GB x 2) DDR5
- 32GB (16GB x 2) DDR5
MSI initially selects 16GB (8GB x 2) DDR5. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Primary Storage
- 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD ( 1 TB x 1 )
- 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD ( 2 TB x 1 )
- 4TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD ( 2 TB x 2 )
MSI initially selects 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD ( 1 TB x 1 ). These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Display▾
| Screen technology | Not applicable |
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| Size | Not applicableSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
| Resolution | Not applicableSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
| Refresh rate | Not applicableSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
Battery & Power▾
| Battery capacity | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
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Power Supply
- 650W Power Supply
- 750W Power Supply
- 850W Power Supply
MSI initially selects 650W Power Supply. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Connectivity▾
| Ports | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
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| Wireless & networking | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
Build & Physical▾
| Weight | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
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| Dimensions | UnpublishedSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact MSI US configurator response; selected component IDs verified against rendered controls and selected specification rows |
Base Unit
- MAG FORGE 120R
- MAG FORGE 121R
- MAG FORGE 122R
- MAG FORGE 123R (currently unavailable)
MSI initially selects MAG FORGE 120R. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Motherboard
- PRO B840-VC WIFI (currently unavailable)
MSI initially selects PRO B840-VC WIFI. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Software & Bundle▾
| Included bundle | Unpublished |
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Operating System
- Window 11 Home Edition
- Window 11 Pro Edition
MSI initially selects Window 11 Home Edition. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Keyboard
- Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo
MSI initially selects Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo. These are the model's documented choices. Availability and compatibility can depend on other selections; confirm the final build in MSI's configurator.
Manufacturer options ↗Motherboard & Memory Expansion▾
| Motherboard model | PRO B840-VC WIFISource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-05T23:49:47.309850+00:00 Exact-device manufacturer specification section |
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| Total RAM slots | 4 slotsSource & observationView specification source ↗Observed 2026-10-07T17:58:54.927492+00:00 Total physical RAM slots from exact motherboard manufacturer specification; product page omitted the count |
Independent testing
No published tests or reviewsBenchmarks & Reviews
No test results available (for now). A buying verdict is unavailable for this exact configuration.
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