Cobalt x Powered by MSI - Tier 1 - RTX 3050 - Ryzen 5 5500 - 16GB - 500GB SSD

Name: Cobalt x Powered by MSI - Tier 1 - RTX 3050 - Ryzen 5 5500 - 16GB - 500GB SSD
Brand: Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI
SKU: 976088
Price: 949 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.9 (17 reviews)

Review is 8,9 out of 10, based on 17 reviews.
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You can play light games at 60 fps and chat with your friends via Discord with the RTX 3050 video card, the Ryzen 5 processor, and 16GB RAM.
This gaming PC consists of at least 4 MSI components that work together well for extra power.
Thanks to the RGB lighting and transparent side panel, this desktop stands out as a real gaming desktop.
If you want to play the latest games with a future-proof video card, choose at least an RTX 4000 or 5000 video card.
There's no built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, so you can't wirelessly connect internet or accessories via Bluetooth.

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Play your favorite light games on the Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI - Tier 1 - RTX 3050 - Ryzen 5 5500 - 16GB - 500GB SSD gaming PC. With the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 video card, the 5000 series AMD Ryzen 5 processor, and 16GB DDR4 RAM, you can smoothly play light games in Full HD. Want to make your PC more powerful? Expand the RAM to up to 64GB or place an extra SSD for more storage. While you game, you can enjoy the Mystic Light RGB lighting through the transparent side panel. Want to give the components their own color? Easily adjust the lighting to your liking in the MSI Center software. When you're done gaming, you can also edit photos in Adobe Photoshop, for example.

Advice from our gaming PC expert:

Photo editing: suitable
Video editing: unsuitable, at least an i7/Ultra 7/Ryzen 7 processor
Virtual reality: unsuitable, at least an i7/Ultra 7/Ryzen 7 processor and RTX/RX video card
Streaming: unsuitable, at least an i7/Ultra 7/Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB RAM
Game design and 3D animation: unsuitable, at least an i9/Ultra 9/Ryzen 9 processor and an RTX/RX/Quadro video card

Wondering if the GeForce RTX 3050 video card in this desktop can run your favorite game at high settings (60 fps)? Check the list below to see if this desktop meets the recommended system requirements:

League of Legends: suitable
Fortnite: suitable
EA Sports FC 24: suitable
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III: suitable
Hogwarts Legacy: unsuitable, at least an RTX 5060 video card
Elden Ring: unsuitable, at least an RTX 5070
Microsoft Flight Simulator: unsuitable, at least an RTX 4070

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Key specs

AMD Ryzen 5

Processor number

5500

16 GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

500 GB

Usage situation desktop

Gaming, Photo editing, Spreadsheets and presentations

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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 Dutch

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Top purchase

It does what it's supposed to do

Review by:
Henry
Date:
5 October 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Value for money

Fast, great value for money
When unpacking, a video output is recommended that is less common than HDMI. However, you don't need a cable for that.

Nice and fast, quiet and quickly installed

Review by:
Peter
Date:
3 September 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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How do you choose the right gaming PC?
You can choose a gaming desktop based on what you're going to use it for and which games you're going to play. The video card plays a large part in choosing a gaming PC.
What's NVIDIA DLSS and what can you use it for?
With NVIDIA DLSS, your video card creates more frames per second thanks to the AI cores. That way, you can enjoy fast and smooth gameplay and better performance.
Everything on the GeForce 5000 series video cards
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 video cards are the powerful successors to the RTX 4000 cards. The RTX 5000 series has better cards, so you can game even faster.

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	976088
	Manufacturer code	Cobalt-01
	Brand	Cobalt x POWERED BY MSI
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Processor

Processor
	Processor	AMD Ryzen 5
	Processor number	5500
	Processor cores	Hexa-Core (6)
	Threads	12
	Clock speed	3,6 GHz
	Turbo speed	4,2 GHz
	Cache memory	16 MB

RAM

RAM
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Memory type	DDR4
	Memory composition	1x 16GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2
	Memory slot 1	16 GB
	Memory slot 2	0 GB
	Memory speed	3200 GHz

Storage capacity

Storage capacity
	Total storage capacity	500 GB
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	500 GB
	Number of SSDs	1
	Type of SSD	M.2 NVMe (PCIe)

Video card

Video card
	Video card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
	Type of video card	Dedicated
	Video card RAM	6 GB
	Gaming video card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

Operating system

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

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Form factor (IT casing)	Desktop PC
	Type of cooling	Fan
	RGB lighting
	Transparent panel
	Hardened glass
	Height	42,3 cm
	Width	20 cm
	Depth	38,8 cm
	Weight	7 kg
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Color	Black
	Finish	Matte and glossy
	Adjustable in height
	VESA mount option

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Built-in WiFi
	Bluetooth

Connectors for your monitor

Connectors for your monitor
	Number of monitor connectors	4
	Total amount HDMI connectors desktop back	2
	Number of HDMI 2.1 ports desktop back	2
	Total number DisplayPorts desktop back	3
	Number of DisplayPorts 1.4 desktop back	1

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	2
	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
	Power	550 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 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	Good
	ISV certification
	Usage situation desktop	Gaming, Photo editing, Spreadsheets and presentations

Warranty

Warranty
	Manufacturer's warranty

Other

Other
	Motherboard chipset	AMD A520
	Year introduced	2026
	Memory card reader

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Cobalt x Powered by MSI - Tier 1 - RTX 3050 - Ryzen 5 5500 - 16GB - 500GB SSD

Review is 8,9 out of 10, based on 17 reviews.

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