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expired Posted by CoolApparel8429 • Sep 14, 2023
expired Posted by CoolApparel8429 • Sep 14, 2023

MSI PRO DP21 Mini Desktop PC, Free 24" FDH Monitor, Intel Core i7-12700, 8GB DDR4, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, $599.99

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  • Windows 11 Home
  • Intel® Core™ i7-12700 12C/20T 2.1 - 4.8 GHz
  • 8GB DDR4 (1x8GB) 3200 MHz
  • Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4Gbps Dual Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz
  • With a complete array of I/O ports, it can connect all devices that you need and support dual display.
  • Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.2 Gen 2 which combines with the convenience of the reversible USB Type-C connector and a fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port.
  • Customize your own user mode and increase the efficiency with MSI Center app
  • Easy to access and upgrade components to keep the system up to date with the latest hardware.
  • TPM design secures your confidential data with encryption keys
  • Supports standard VESA-mount

https://us-store.msi.com/PRO-DP21-12M-458
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$200 off Pro Mini PC
BONUS OFFER - Free MP241X FHD 75hz Flat Monitor
Free Shipping
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Intel® Core™ i7-12700 12C/20T 2.1 - 4.8 GHz
  • 8GB DDR4 (1x8GB) 3200 MHz
  • Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4Gbps Dual Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz
  • With a complete array of I/O ports, it can connect all devices that you need and support dual display.
  • Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.2 Gen 2 which combines with the convenience of the reversible USB Type-C connector and a fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port.
  • Customize your own user mode and increase the efficiency with MSI Center app
  • Easy to access and upgrade components to keep the system up to date with the latest hardware.
  • TPM design secures your confidential data with encryption keys
  • Supports standard VESA-mount

https://us-store.msi.com/PRO-DP21-12M-458

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Sep 15, 2023
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cooloo
Sep 15, 2023
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8GB DDR4 ??
Made by Hewlett Packard ?
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Sep 16, 2023
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Sep 16, 2023
buggz2k
Sep 16, 2023
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This, or an AMD Beelink?
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Sep 17, 2023
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The_Love_Spud
Sep 17, 2023
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An interesting feature of this system is that, unlike many other SFF systems, the MSI platform has historically incorporated a fairly standard-ish ITX motherboard. Because of the laptop brick power delivery you may ultimately be power limited for certain types of expansion (so it's difficult to imagine how to use extra SATA ports, for example).

However, there's something to be said for front USB ports that aren't directly integrated onto a motherboard.

Good luck!
Jon
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Sep 17, 2023
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hans007
Sep 17, 2023
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the 12100 version for $150 less with all the same specs seems like a pretty good deal too if you just need a basic computer.
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The_Love_Spud
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from hans007 :
the 12100 version for $150 less with all the same specs seems like a pretty good deal too if you just need a basic computer.
Looks like the same power adapter (rated for 120W) is included for all models. This suggests that the CPU could be upgraded without much concern later.

At the same time, the 120W power adapter suggests that the system has to seriously power limit many of these CPU models, including even the i3-12100(!).

Good luck!
Jon
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Sep 18, 2023
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hans007
Sep 18, 2023
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Quote from The_Love_Spud :
Looks like the same power adapter (rated for 120W) is included for all models. This suggests that the CPU could be upgraded without much concern later.

At the same time, the 120W power adapter suggests that the system has to seriously power limit many of these CPU models, including even the i3-12100(!).

Good luck!
Jon
they are 65W tdp cpus, and the ram / ssd / board probably isn't a ton of watts. That said its going to serious limit the turbo / boost wattage. So i'd guess the 12400 or 12100 would actually be more likely to hit their max potential with that psu than the 12700
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The_Love_Spud
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Quote from hans007 :
That said its going to serious limit the turbo / boost wattage. So i'd guess the 12400 or 12100 would actually be more likely to hit their max potential with that psu than the 12700
The limiting of turbo was exactly my concern. When you factor in the minimal cooling solution used in this design, these particularly mini-PCs would unfortunately be akin to laptops whose beefy CPU models suggest high-performance but whose cooling solutions and power settings prove a seriously limiting factor.

This is particularly noteworthy since, starting with the 11th generation, the turbo/boost functionality has been a key method for Intel to continue delivering significant performance gains over prior generations.

Personally, I'd either opt for a potentially lower cost system optimized for a given power target (something like micro form factor Dell PCs equipped with T-series CPUs) or comparable-cost systems capable of delivering maximum labeled performance for the cost (which likely means FlexATX or custom power supplies).

Good luck!
Jon

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Jrogalsky
Sep 20, 2023
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Strongly considering this for a Plex server replacement. The i5 variant with windows 11 pro and a free monitor is roughly $50 cheaper:
https://us-store.msi.com/PRO-DP21-12M-418

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