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Compact black mini desktop tower with VESA mount holes visible on the side

MSI

MSI PRO DP21 13M-497US desktop PC Core i5-13400 8GB 500GB

SKU CH-S799-Y74N1 MPN PRO DP21 13M-497US

Compact 2.3L desktop with 10-core i5-13400, 8GB DDR4, 500GB NVMe SSD and 4K dual-display support

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 13th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4 (1 × 8 GB) 3200 MHz
  • Storage drive500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
  • ChipsetIntel H610
  • CPUIntel Core i5-13400 2.5 GHz

Operating System Windows 11 Home

CPU Type Intel Core i5 13th Gen

CPU Name · GPU · Memory · SSD Intel Core i5-13400 · Intel UHD Graphics 730 · 8GB DDR4 · 500GB PCIe

  • 10-core Intel Core i5-13400 handles everyday multitasking smoothly
  • 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory keeps apps responsive
  • 500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Home fast
  • Intel UHD Graphics 730 drives dual 4K displays at 60 Hz
  • 3 L chassis with 100 mm VESA mount fits tight spaces

Compact 2.3L desktop for office and home

The MSI PRO DP21 13M-497US is a 2.3-litre small-form-factor PC built around an Intel Core i5-13400 10-core processor running at 2.50 GHz with 20 MB L3 cache. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4-3200 memory in a single SO-DIMM, a 500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Home 64-bit. Intel UHD Graphics 730 drives up to two 4K displays at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, and a 120 W internal supply powers the 2.3L chassis which can sit horizontally, vertically or on a 100 mm VESA mount.

Suits single-monitor office work.

This configuration fits workers who need a quiet, space-saving machine for web apps, document editing and 4K video playback. The single 8 GB module leaves one SO-DIMM slot open for a later upgrade to 64 GB, and the chassis accepts an additional 2.5-inch drive. Buyers who routinely run many browser tabs, virtual machines or large datasets will find 8 GB limiting from day one. Gamers or creators requiring discrete graphics should look at a different system.

500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD primary storage

The boot drive is a 500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD connected through the H610 chipset. It provides fast start-up and application loading for the included Windows 11 Home installation. An empty 2.5-inch bay and a second M.2 slot are available inside the case for adding more capacity without removing the original drive.

How it compares

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Price $575.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR4 (1 × 8 GB) 3200 MHz
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model namePRO DP21 13M-497US
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorPRO DP21A (BLK)
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 13th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-13400 2.5 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-13400
ChipsetIntel H610
Base clock speed2.5 GHz
Processor cache20 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU20 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR4 (1 × 8 GB) 3200 MHz
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4 3200
Memory configuration8 GB x 1
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots1
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
Storage drive500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
SSD storage500 GB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe/SATA)
2 × 2.5 in
Optical driveNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
GPUIntel UHD Graphics 730
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4 x USB 2.0
Front audio jacks1
Serial ports1
Video connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.4 / 1 x HDMI 2.0b
Rear USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1 port
Power
Power supply120 W
Size & build
Overall dimensions8.19 in × 2.16 in × 8.03 in
Product weight2.8 lb (1.27 kg)
Shipping weight3.63 kg
Package size508 × 381 × 381 mm
In the box
Pointing deviceWired Mouse (Black)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home 64-bit
More details
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard (Black)

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Questions about this item

What display connections do I need on my monitor to use the HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs on this PRO DP21?

Connect a monitor with an HDMI 2.0 port for up to 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz, or use the DisplayPort 1.4 output for the same 4K resolution. Both ports are on the rear I/O panel.

Can I keep my existing DDR4 3200 MHz SO-DIMM and add it alongside the installed 8 GB module in the two SO-DIMM slots?

Yes. The board has two SO-DIMM slots supporting dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB total. Adding a matching 3200 MHz stick will enable dual-channel mode.

How do I confirm the system is delivering 4K 60 Hz after I connect a display?

Open Windows 11 Display Settings and verify the resolution shows 3840 x 2160 with a 60 Hz refresh rate. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 driver will report the active mode.

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