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MSI Codex Codex R2 Black

73 Workstation Score
Intel Core i7 14700F 32GB RAM 2TB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Desktop
Why we recommend this

The 20-core Intel Core i7-14700F and 32GB of DDR5 RAM provide strong multi-threaded performance for demanding tasks, paired with an RTX 5060 for entry-level 4K content creation and AI workflows. Its 2TB NVMe SSD and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity offer fast load times and modern networking in a standard desktop form factor. This system is best for aspiring creators and multitaskers who need a capable workstation for rendering and productivity without a premium GPU investment.

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Price CA$1,750
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MSI Codex Codex R2 Black desktop

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MSI Codex Z2

72.5 Workstation Score
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 16GB RAM 2TB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Desktop
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Price CA$1,810
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MSI Aegis Z2 A8NVL-1670CA Black

68.8 Workstation Score
AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700F 16GB RAM 2TB NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 mid-tower
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Featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F and GeForce RTX 5060 8GB, this mid-tower handles 1080p gaming and multitasking efficiently. A 2TB NVMe SSD and Wi-Fi 6E diversify its appeal beyond just gaming, with robust wired and wireless connectivity. It's best for home users and casual gamers who want a capable, pre-built desktop with ample storage, rather than a compact machine, as reflected by a home office score of 75.1 and gaming score of 72.1.

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MSI Aegis Z2 A8NVL-1670CA Black desktop
Price CA$1,800
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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-019US

55.4 Workstation Score
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 32GB RAM 1TB Intel Arc Graphics 140V mini
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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-019US desktop
Price CA$1,349
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MSI Cubi NUC AI 2MG

51.9 Workstation Score
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 32GB RAM 0 Intel Arc Graphics 140V mini
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MSI Cubi NUC AI 2MG desktop
Price CA$1,036
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MSI Cubi NUC 1UMG-012US Black 2024

47.6 Workstation Score
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H 16GB RAM 1000GB Intel Arc Graphics (Integrated) mini
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MSI Cubi NUC 1UMG-012US Black 2024 desktop
Price CA$1,199
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MSI PRO DP80 AI

45.5 Workstation Score
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 265, 20-Cores (8P + 12E), 2.4GHz w/ 5.3GHz Max Turbo, 20 Threads, 30MB SmartCache 16GB RAM 1TB N/A Desktop
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MSI PRO DP80 AI desktop
Price CA$1,400
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MSI PRO DP21 13M-499US Micro Form Factor

38.4 Workstation Score
Intel Core i7 13700 8GB RAM 500GB Intel UHD Graphics Mini
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MSI PRO DP21 13M-499US Micro Form Factor desktop
Price CA$1,604
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MSI PRO DP21 PRO DP21 13M-661US Black 2024

33.6 Workstation Score
Intel Core i3-13100 8GB RAM 1000GB Intel UHD Graphics 730 mini
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MSI PRO DP21 PRO DP21 13M-661US Black 2024 desktop
Price CA$1,812
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MSI PRO AP222 PAP222T13M059 Black 2023

24 Workstation Score
Intel Core i3 13100 8GB RAM 512GB Intel UHD Graphics 730 aio
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MSI PRO AP222 PAP222T13M059 Black 2023 desktop
Price CA$1,978
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MSI Cubi 5 12M-401US Black

22.5 Workstation Score
Intel Core i3 1215U 8GB RAM 500GB Intel UHD mini
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MSI Cubi 5 12M-401US Black desktop
Price CA$1,673
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