Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI - Tier 1 - RTX 5060 - Ryzen 7 5700X - 32GB - 1TB SSD

Name: Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI - Tier 1 - RTX 5060 - Ryzen 7 5700X - 32GB - 1TB SSD
Brand: Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI
SKU: 965768
Price: 1249 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.9 (18 reviews)

Review is 8,9 out of 10, based on 18 reviews.
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For Full HD gaming: you can play all medium demanding games smoothly in Full HD without DLSS support with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 video card.
For demanding tasks: with the AMD Ryzen 7 processor, you can play games, stream on Twitch, and edit gameplay videos.
Easy to upgrade: you can remove the transparent panel more easily, so you can replace parts faster.
Not for QHD gaming: with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, you can't play medium demanding games smoothly in Quad HD at 60 fps.
Not for the heaviest tasks: with the AMD Ryzen 7 processor, you can't develop mods or stream in 4K.

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Play medium demanding games smoothly in Full HD with the Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI - Tier 1 - RTX 5060 - Ryzen 7 5700X - 32GB - 1TB SSD. This gaming desktop has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 video card. That means you can game at 60fps without DLSS. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 32GB RAM delivers smooth performance. With this gaming PC, you can game, stream, and edit videos smoothly. The transparent panel shows all the components. That way, you can replace parts more quickly.

Key specs

AMD Ryzen 7

Processor number

5700X

32 GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

1 TB

Usage situation desktop

Gaming, Photo editing, Spreadsheets and presentations, Video editing

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Solid foundation for most gamers.

Gaming runs smoothly with beautiful graphics
Adjustable RGB lighting
Stays silent while gaming
No built-in wifi and bluetooth

The Powered by MSI Velocity 2.0 is a great gaming PC for both beginners and more experienced gamers. With an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, and 32GB of DDR4 RAM, I think it has enough power for playing a variety of games. It also looks great in your gaming setup. However, I do find it a shame that it doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless use.

First Impression In the box, I found an envelope with some accessories for upgrades, the power cable, and, of course, the Velocity 2.0. The PC looks sleek, with a transparent side panel that allows me to clearly see the internals and the RGB lighting. It felt sturdy and nicely finished. When connecting and booting it up, I immediately noticed that this PC doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It also doesn't have USB-C ports. A true gamer naturally prefers to play via a wired internet connection, but keep this in mind if you already have some gaming accessories in your setup. After connecting and booting up, I immediately started exploring the MSI Center software. I thoroughly explored the settings for the RGB-lit components. From rainbows to single colors and beautiful patterns, it's all possible. This makes the gaming experience much more enjoyable.

Beautiful lighting effects during gaming For this review, I installed three different games: Little Nightmares, Halo Infinite, and Skyrim. This gave me a good impression of the Velocity 2.0's performance in different types of games. A light indie game like Little Nightmares looks great even on standard settings. Switching to ultra settings truly brought the game to life thanks to the graphics card's ray tracing, which created beautiful lighting effects. I also noticed the same power of ray tracing while playing Halo Infinite and Skyrim. I didn't even need the highest settings for realistic and impressive graphics; everything looked great even on lower settings. The games ran smoothly, and the PC didn't get warm or loud. In addition, with 32 GB of RAM, I streamed my gameplay via Twitch without any problems. Furthermore, this PC easily handled demanding Adobe programs, making it versatile for gamers, content creators, and creatives. Thanks to the extra accessories for upgrades, I always have room to customize this PC if I feel like it.

Good, future-proof gaming PC The Powered by MSI Velocity 2.0 is recommended if you want a prebuilt PC powerful enough for light and medium-level games. It performs well with popular games and offers flexibility when it comes to upgrades and expansions. It also looks great thanks to the adjustable RGB lighting. For very demanding titles, I would choose a PC with a better graphics card, but this one is more than enough for me.

Review by:
Elaine. Gaming PC specialist.
Date:
15 September 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Great desktop for the price

Enough memory 32GB
Fast video card
Good price
RGB control took some figuring out

Great computer for a good price (second chance) with plenty of memory and disk space for games. The RGB controls in the case took some figuring out; by default, they can only be configured through the case itself. By holding down the settings button on the case for 6 seconds, you can then configure everything through the software. The fans do make a ticking noise for about 15 seconds when starting up.

Review by:
André
Date:
27 November 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Nice desktop for a nice price

beautiful design
The computer is wonderfully quiet.
The cooling works fine, the computer does not get hot.
The video card is good but a bit underpowered for demanding games.

Great computer for this price with a nice design, pleasantly quiet, and stays cool.

Review by:
Peter
Date:
22 March 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	965768
	Manufacturer code	Velocity-2-0
	Brand	Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Processor

Processor
	Processor	AMD Ryzen 7
	Processor number	5700X
	Processor cores	Octa-Core (8)
	Threads	16
	Clock speed	3,4 GHz
	Turbo speed	4,6 GHz
	Cache memory	32 MB

RAM

RAM
	Internal RAM	32 GB
	Memory type	DDR4
	Memory composition	2x 16GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2
	Memory slot 1	16 GB
	Memory slot 2	16 GB
	Memory speed	3200 MHz

Storage capacity

Storage capacity
	Total storage capacity	1 TB
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	1 TB
	Number of SSDs	1
	Type of SSD	M.2 NVMe (PCIe)

Video card

Video card
	Video card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
	Type of video card	Dedicated
	Video card RAM	8 GB
	Gaming video card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Motherboard

Motherboard
	Brand motherboard	MSI
	Motherboard chipset	AMD A520

Operating system

Operating system
	Operating system	Windows
	Windows OS version	Windows 11 Home
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Screen

Screen
	Including screen

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Form factor (IT casing)	Desktop PC
	Type of cooling	Fan
	Brand cooling	MSI
	RGB lighting
	Transparent panel
	Hardened glass
	Height	42,3 cm
	Width	20 cm
	Depth	38,8 cm
	Content desktop case	33 l
	Weight	6,8 kg
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Color	Black
	Finish	Matte and glossy
	VESA mount option

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Built-in WiFi
	Bluetooth

Connectors for your monitor

Connectors for your monitor
	Number of monitor connectors	4
	Number of connectable monitors	4
	Total amount HDMI connectors desktop back	1
	Number of HDMI 2.1 ports desktop back	1
	Total number DisplayPorts desktop back	3
	Number of DisplayPorts 1.4 desktop back	3

Connectors back

Connectors back
	Total amount USB-A ports desktop back	6
	Amount USB-A 2.0 ports (480Mbps) desktop back	2
	Amount USB-A 3.0 ports (5Gbps) desktop back	4
	Network connector
	Ethernet speed	Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)
	Number of Ethernet ports	1

Connectors front, side, top

Connectors front, side, top
	Total amount other USB-A ports desktop	3
	Number of other USB-A 2.0 ports (480Mbps) desktop	2
	Amount other USB-A 3.0 ports (5Gbps) desktop	1
	Total number of other headphone connectors desktop	1
	Total number of other microphone connectors desktop	1

Power supply

Power supply
	Power supply type	Power grid
	Brand power supply	MSI
	Power	500 W

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	TPM type	Firmware TPM

Expansion options

Expansion options
	Number of expandable PCIe x1 slots	2
	Number of expandable PCIe x8 slots	0
	Number of expandable PCIe x16 slots	0
	Number of expandable 2.5-inch slots	2
	Number of expandable 3.5-inchs slots	2

Optical drive / CD, DVD player

Optical drive / CD, DVD player
	Optical drive available

Webcam

Webcam
	Webcam

Audio

Audio
	Built-in speakers

Usage

Usage
	Speed class desktops	Best
	ISV certification
	Usage situation desktop	Gaming, Photo editing, Spreadsheets and presentations, Video editing
	Usage situation business desktop	Graphic design

Other

Other
	Year introduced	2025
	Memory card reader

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