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General

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Series

MG-12Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

Codex R22Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Product information names the MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop Series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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D14NVP5-613US, CodR2D14NVP56131Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page model line: Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US. Amazon lists the model number CodR2D14NVP5613 for the same listing.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Item details: Model Number CodR2D14NVP5613, Model Name Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US.

GTIN / EAN

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8241424482291Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page shows 824142448229 in its product id line without a label. Amazon labels the same number as the UPC.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142448229.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkiiRead 15 October 2026Product page is live with an add-to-cart configurator, from $2695, published 22 Apr 2026. The model is a build-to-order system, so CPU, GPU, memory, storage and board are customer choices. This file describes the reviewed Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, RTX 5090 Founders Edition, 32 GB, 2 TB configuration.

Available1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page showed the system as a new pre-order at $1,699.99 on 16 October 2026. Amazon sells it and PC Guide quoted an Amazon price on 9 October 2026, so it is stored as available.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026US retailer with a 1 year USA manufacturer warranty.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications, Chassis: MAINGEAR MG-1 Mk. II (Black).

Black1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Color: Black.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Gaming2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Maingear sells the MG-1 as a gaming PC, in its Prebuilt PCs range with gaming-PC product titles.

Gaming1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Sold as MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop. Amazon also files it under Gaming Desktop PC.

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Mid tower3Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/new-mg-1-ultimateRead 15 October 2026Case: MAINGEAR MG-1 MK.II Mid Tower (Black). The launch release also calls the new chassis a mid-tower.

Tower (size tier not specified)2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Details: Personal Computer Design Type Computer Tower. Amazon does not name a size tier, so the generic tower option is stored. Tom's Guide calls the Codex R2 14 a mid-tower.

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width230Height475Depth498mm(9.1 × 18.7 × 19.6 in)2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026The page lists 475 mm (W) x 498 mm (D) x 230 mm (H), 18.70 x 19.60 x 9.05 in. The W and H labels look swapped. The case is an upright tower with a narrow side, and the maker's older MG-1 and Zero entries list the narrow side as width. Tom's Hardware gives 18.78 x 19.65 x 9.06 in without labels. The setup guide labels 18.78 W, 19.65 H and 9.06 D. Stored as width 230, height 475 and depth 498, as the case sits on a desk. Maker rounding differs by 2 mm from the review.

Width212.85Height482.6Depth406.4mm(8.4 × 19 × 16 in)1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 16 x 8.38 x 19 inches, labelled L x W x H. That gives depth 406.4 mm, width 212.85 mm and height 482.6 mm. Amazon gives the same three numbers without axes. SHI and CANEX list matching sizes for other Codex R2 configurations. It is not stated whether this is the system or the package size.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

18.14kg(40 lb)4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications panel of the guide for the MG-1 Ultimate: weight approx. 40 lbs, converted exactly to 18.14 kg. That build has the same CPU, GPU and cooler as this reference configuration, with another board, memory and SSD. Maker's weight article gives about 30 lbs for the MG-1 Mk.II in general, an estimate across builds. Shopify shipping weight is 22.68 kg and includes packaging.

9.662kg(21.3 lb)1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 21.3 lbs. Converted exactly to 9.662 kg. Amazon gives the same 21.3 pounds. Not stated whether this is the system or the package weight.

Case model

MAINGEAR MG-1 Mk. II2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Tempered glass7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Only the tempered-glass window is stated in the open part. Other materials are not stated.

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Side panel

Tempered glass7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Introduction: a standard case with a tempered-glass window and a customizable face plate.

Tempered glass4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of the Codex R2 14 with an RTX 4060 Ti and 16 GB, an earlier configuration of the same chassis: tempered glass side panel. The case is taken as the same chassis because the front and rear ports match this model's sheet and the listing images show the same mesh front and glass side.

Front panel

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Mesh4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Listing images of this model show a mesh front with fans behind it. Tom's Guide calls the review unit a mid-tower with mesh dust filters in front of the fans.

Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Yes4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: the side panel opens by twisting off two thumbscrews on the rear and sliding it off.

Dust filters

Yes8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/maingear-mg1-mk2-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the MG-1 MK.II: the front now has a dust screen, a magnetic dust cover sits over the top panel where the AiO is mounted, and a pull-out screen covers the PSU intake at the bottom. The review unit list matches Tom's Hardware: Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, RTX 5090 FE, 32GB DDR5-6000, 2TB Samsung 9100 PRO, MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ, 1250W MSI MAG A1250GL. Noise of about 40 and 55 decibels and internal temperatures of 34 and 40 C are not stored, since the review gives no weighting, distance or CPU or GPU sensor.

Yes4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: four fans inside the case are protected by mesh dust filters.

VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

H610M-G1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Motherboard H610M-G.

Chipset

AMD X870E12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026X870E chipset board.

Intel H6101Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Chipset Intel H610.

Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

ATX12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: ATX (Reverse Connector). Dimensions are standard ATX.

Micro-ATX8Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/msi-pro-h610m-g-motherboard-lga-1700-matx-dual-channel-96gb-ddr5-max-memoryRead 16 October 2026Retail listing of the MSI PRO H610M-G DDR5 board: mATX, LGA 1700, Intel H610, 2 DDR5 slots. The system sheet names only H610M-G with DDR5 memory, so the board is taken as this retail board.

CPU socket

AM59Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

LGA17005Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Sockets Supported: FCLGA1700, stored without the FC prefix.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	Yes
PCIe x16	4	4	1	No
PCIe x16	1	3	1	No

Source12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Primary graphics slot is a full-size Gen5 x16 slot. Two more full-length slots: one Gen4 at up to x4 and one Gen3 at up to x1. Stored as mechanical x16 with the stated electrical lanes. Slot occupancy: the RTX 5090 Founders Edition is 2 slots wide, other slots are assumed free for this build with no add-in card named.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Mechanical slot type	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	4	1	Yes
PCIe x1	3	1	Not available

Source8Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/msi-pro-h610m-g-motherboard-lga-1700-matx-dual-channel-96gb-ddr5-max-memoryRead 16 October 2026Board listing: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. A sheet for another Codex R2 configuration (B14NVL5-447US, distributor copy) lists the same two slots with the same board. The graphics card sits in the x16 slot. The x1 slot use is not stated.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

712Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists CPU_Fan, Pump/Sys Fan and Sys Fan 1, plus four additional system fan headers. The JAF PWM and RGB header is not counted.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table of the review unit: AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2, MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi PZ, 32GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (32GB GDDR7, 2,407 MHz boost clock), 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5 M.2 SSD, Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7, 1,250W MSI MAG A1250 GL, Maingear Epic 360 RGB AIO, Windows 11 Pro. Only the open parts of the page were used: the introduction and the specifications table. Review published 2026, review unit price about $7,067.

Intel Core i5-14400F1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Intel Core i5-14400F, 10 cores (6 performance, 4 efficient), 16 threads, max turbo 4.7 GHz, 20 MB cache.

Processor brand

AMD9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Granite Ridge9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Raptor Lake5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Code Name: Products formerly Raptor Lake.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	4.3	5.6

Source9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 202616 cores, Zen 5, base clock 4.3 GHz, max boost clock up to 5.6 GHz. Chip specification.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.5	4.7
Efficiency	4	1.8	3.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 20266 Performance-cores at 2.5 GHz base and 4.7 GHz max turbo. 4 Efficient-cores at 1.8 GHz base and 3.5 GHz max turbo.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

329Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

165Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Total Threads: 16.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

192MB9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 Cache 192 MB. This chip has 3D V-Cache on both core dies. The peer-median warning is expected.

20MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

4nm9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

10nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Lithography: Intel 7. Intel prints no nm figure, so 10 nm is stored by the field rule like other Intel 7 products.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

200W9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026Default TDP 200W. This is the chip rating, not Maingear's configured power limit.

65W5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Processor Base Power: 65 W. The maximum turbo power of 148 W is not the PC maker's configured limit.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

Yes9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

No6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-i5-14400-cpu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of the Core i5-14400 and the 14400F as one row: memory overclocking is allowed and there is no CPU core overclocking.

NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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Cooling

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CPU cooler

AIO liquid2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Processor cooling: MAINGEAR Epic 360 AiO Liquid Cooling or TRYX Panorama SE 360 AiO. The reviewed unit has the Epic 360. Radiator affixed to the top of the case.

Air1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: CPU cooling Air cooler. Amazon says a dedicated RGB CPU air cooler. The cooler model is not published.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Cooling Method Air.

CPU cooler model

MAINGEAR Epic 360 RGB AIO7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Maingear Epic 360 RGB AIO cooler.

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Radiator size

360mm2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026360 mm AiO radiator.

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Radiator position

Top6Press articlecomiccrusaders.com/editorial/tech-news/maingear-unveils-the-all-new-mg-1-a-total-redesign-of-its-most-awarded-gaming-pc-everRead 15 October 2026Top-mounted 360mm AIO radiator.

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB
Front	140	3	No	Yes
Top	120	3	Yes	Yes

Source4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Epic 360 AiO Liquid Cooler: 3x 120mm RGB fans on the radiator. The guide lists the chassis fans as 120 mm, which conflicts with the maker's 140 mm front fans in the launch release.6Press articlecomiccrusaders.com/editorial/tech-news/maingear-unveils-the-all-new-mg-1-a-total-redesign-of-its-most-awarded-gaming-pc-everRead 15 October 2026Release: three 140mm intake fans through a large front panel intake, with a top-mounted 360mm AIO radiator that exhausts. Windows Central confirms the trio of 140mm front fans. Tom's Hardware's open table counts 4x 120 mm case fans in total. The setup guide lists 120 mm intake fans. These conflict. The maker's 140 mm is stored. A possible rear exhaust fan is not stored, because no open source states its position and size. Radiator fans: 3x 120mm RGB for the Epic 360 per the setup guide.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Position	Fan rotors
Front	3
Rear	1

Source2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: a dedicated RGB CPU air cooler and a four-fan airflow system. The listing images show three fans behind the mesh front and one fan at the rear. Fan sizes are not stated.4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: four fans inside the case.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

Yes10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

Yes1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page lists an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and the CPU is an F model without integrated graphics.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 509010Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Display outputs on the card: 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The board partner, power and clocks are not stated.

GPU brand

NVIDIA10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

NVIDIA7Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 16 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7. The page lists DisplayPort 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b for the reference design.

Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Founders Edition card. Boost clock 2,407 MHz as listed for this card.

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VRAM

32GB10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

12GB1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 12GB.

VRAM type

GDDR710Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

GDDR71Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: GDDR7. Amazon's detail table also says GDDR7.

GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

575W10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Founders Edition total graphics power 575 W. The installed card is the Founders Edition per both reviews.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

2,407MHz7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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Graphics card length

304mm10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Founders Edition dimensions 304 mm (L) x 137 mm (W). Spec table says 2-slot.

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

2slots10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

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GPU power connector

16-pin (revision not stated)10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Power connectors: 4x PCIe 8-pin via the adapter in the box, or 1x 600 W PCIe Gen 5 cable. The connector revision is not stated, so the 16-pin type is used. Reviewed PSU has a 12+4 pin cable.

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Memory

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RAM

32GB7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

32GB1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 32GB. Amazon says 32 GB DDR5.

RAM type

DDR57Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

DDR52Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Details: RAM Memory Technology DDR5 and RAM Type DDR5 RAM.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

6,000MT/s7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Table lists DDR5-6000. The maker says AMD EXPO or Intel XMP is enabled on every MAINGEAR PC, so 6000 is the speed as configured.

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Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

6,000MT/s7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

6,000MT/s2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Item details: Memory Speed 6000 mt_s and Memory Clock Speed 6000 MHz. This is the kit rating. The H610 chipset and the CPU's DDR5-4800 support may run it slower, and the configured speed is not stated, so it is stored only as the rated speed.

Memory kit

Kingston Fury Beast DDR57Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Slots12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Slots1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: memory section lists 2 slots, so the modules are in replaceable DIMM slots.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Slot	Count
DIMM	4

Source12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four DIMM slots, max 256GB at 8400MT/s. Occupancy for the reviewed 32 GB kit is not stated and is left out.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 2 slots, so both are filled with two 16 GB modules. The 2 x 16 GB split comes from the MSI sheet summary returned by search (32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB). The page label says SODIMMS, which is a page error for a desktop board. The page says maximum 128 GB, Amazon says 96 GB and the board listing says 96 GB, so no maximum is stored.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

128GB2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Up to 128GB RGB DDR5 6000MT/s. This is the maker's configurator limit. The board supports more.

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ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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Storage

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
2,000	NVMe SSD	5	Samsung 9100 PRO

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 202611Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.semiconductor.samsung.com/resources/data-sheet/Samsung_NVMe_SSD_9100_PRO_Datasheet_Rev.2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung 9100 PRO datasheet: interface PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0, form factor M.2 (2280). The drive model in this build comes from the Tom's Hardware and Windows Central reviews.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
1,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD. Stored as 1000 decimal GB. The drive make is not published.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	No
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	2	No
3.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	2	No

Source2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Storage options: up to 8TB HDD in up to 2 bays. 'Every MG-1 comes with the additional power supply and SATA cables for 2 full-size HDDs.' Two full-size HDD bays are stored as 3.5-inch bays. M.2 sockets come from the motherboard review.12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four M.2 slots, two Gen5 and two Gen4. One Gen5 socket holds the reviewed Samsung 9100 PRO. The drive generation is the PCIe 5.0 drive, and the occupied socket is taken as a Gen5 one.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source8Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/msi-pro-h610m-g-motherboard-lga-1700-matx-dual-channel-96gb-ddr5-max-memoryRead 16 October 2026Board listing: 1x M.2 port and 4x SATA 6Gb/s. The installed 1 TB NVMe Gen4 SSD fills the M.2 port. Excaliber's page lists a second M.2 Gen 3 slot, which the board listing and the MSI sheet summary do not show, so only one slot is stored. SATA ports are not drive bays and are not stored.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free drive bays

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

1,250W13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026MSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5: rated power 1250 W, OEM CWT.

750W1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 750W, 80+ Gold. Amazon shows 750 watts. Sibling Codex R2 sheets list 650 W for other configurations.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

ATX13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026Type ATX12V. The ATX 3.1 power excursion check is marked passed. The 80 PLUS Gold rating comes from the maker's configuration page. The Cybenetics ETA level is not read here.

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PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

80 PLUS Gold3Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/new-mg-1-ultimateRead 15 October 2026MG-1 Ultimate configuration lists Power supply: MSI MAG 1250W A1250GL 80+ Gold. This is the same PSU model as in the reviewed configuration. The Ultimate is a different preconfigured build.

80 PLUS Gold1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 80+ Gold. The 80 PLUS certificate is not checked and the PSU make is not published.

Modular cables

Fully modular13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026Cable design: Fully Modular.

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PSU model

MSI MAG A1250GL7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 20261,250W MSI MAG A1250 GL with black braided cable extensions. Windows Central writes 1250W MSI MAG A1250GL.

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ATX version

ATX 3.113Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion is marked passed in the report summary.

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Top2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	5
USB-C	USB 20Gbps	1	20
3.5 mm audio	Audio combo jack (headphone and microphone)	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Front I/O (located on top of system): power button, reset button, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 20Gbps, 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack (headphone and microphone). The setup guide for the MG-1 Ultimate lists 10Gbps USB ports instead, which comes with that build's ASRock board. The 20 Gbps USB-C matches the MSI board header in this file.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Headphone out	1	Not available

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: front 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps), 1x mic-in and 1x headphone-out. The page does not say where on the case the panel sits.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Connected to
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Wi-Fi antenna	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear Ports (Motherboard) row: HDMI, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 4x USB-A 2.0, 2x USB-C 40Gbps, Ethernet, USB-C 10 GBps, Mic in, Line Out, Optical S/PDIF Out. Video Output (GPU): HDMI, 3x DisplayPort. The HDMI on the motherboard is listed by the review. The maker's guide says motherboard video outputs do not use the RTX card. Antenna connector count is not stated.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	1 Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Graphics card
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Graphics card

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: rear 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) and 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45 Intel I219V 1Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort. Amazon counts 8 USB ports in total. The page names DisplayPort 1.4a but NVIDIA lists DisplayPort 2.1b for the RTX 5070, so no DisplayPort version is stored. The CPU has no integrated graphics, so the motherboard video ports are not usable and are not listed. Audio jacks on the rear are not stated.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

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Ethernet speed

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Connectivity: up to 10Gb LAN, Thunderbolt 4 on select motherboards, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

Wi-Fi 6E1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Wi-Fi 6E. The module, bands and antenna type are not published.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm-FastConnect-7800-product-brief_87-PW329-1-B.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product brief: Wi-Fi spectral bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz. Chip specification. The module is named by Tom's Hardware.

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Wi-Fi module

Qualcomm FastConnect 78007Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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Wi-Fi antenna

External, included4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Setup guide for the MG-1 Ultimate: the Wi-Fi antenna is in the accessory box and attaches to the gold connectors on the rear I/O panel.

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Bluetooth

5.42Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

5.31Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Bluetooth 5.3.

Ethernet controller

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Intel I219V1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Intel I219V 1Gbps LAN.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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7.1 channel HD audio with Realtek ALC897 codec1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 7.1 HD Audio, Realtek ALC897. This is the motherboard codec.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

Yes2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Diffused RGB by design: front panel trim, internal light bar and inward-facing RGB fans. Marked on the page as standard.

Yes2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: MSI Center controls RGB, fan curves and performance profiles.

Lit parts

Case fans, Case strip, Front panel, CPU cooler2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Fully diffused RGB from the front panel trim, an integrated internal lightbar and inward-facing RGB fans. The Epic 360 RGB AIO is named by Tom's Hardware.

Case fans, CPU cooler2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: dedicated RGB CPU air cooler. The listing images show lit fans behind the front mesh, and Tom's Guide says the case fans are RGB.4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: RGB lighting lights the four fans inside the case.

Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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MSI Center2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: MSI Center puts full control of RGB in one dashboard.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit lists Windows 11 Pro. The maker lists Windows 11 Home and Pro as options.

Windows 11 Home1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Windows 11 Home. MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.

OS family

Windows2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Operating Systems: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro.

Windows1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Windows 11 Home is preinstalled.

Control software

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MSI Center2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: WiFi 6E, MSI Center and Windows 11 Home included.

Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

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Max graphics card length

390mm2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Supports GPUs up to 390mm.

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

None of 8 known

Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 6 known

Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

None of 5 known

ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 antenna, AC power cable4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Setup guide: accessory box with the Wi-Fi antenna, and an AC power cable included. Other items are not listed. Written for the MG-1 Ultimate.

MSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US, Power cable, MSI gaming keyboard and mouse3Retailer pagecomputers.woot.com/offers/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-i5-14400f-rtx-5070z-1Read 16 October 2026Woot offer for this model number (factory reconditioned unit): 1 MSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US, power cable, MSI gaming keyboard and mouse. A new unit is assumed to ship with the same items.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Wi-Fi antennas, GPU support bracket4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Antenna: setup guide. GPU bracket: the maker's MG-1 page says every MG-1 features a custom fitted GPU bracket that removes with a screwdriver.

Keyboard, Mouse1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: MSI gaming keyboard and mouse included. Amazon lists Built-In Media Keyboard, Mouse.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Warranty: 1-year standard coverage, upgradable to 3-year coverage. Lifetime phone and email support. US market.

1year1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 1 year, USA manufacturer warranty. Amazon says 1 Year Manufacturer Limited.

Warranty service

Mail-in5Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 15 October 2026Warranty policy: systems are repaired by MAINGEAR with remote diagnostics and advance-swap parts when it makes sense. Maingear pays ground shipping to it in the first 30 days, then the customer pays. This is read as mail-in service.

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Product page

maingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkii1Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkiiRead 15 October 2026

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Spec sheet

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Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.