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Compact black mini-PC, 2.3L chassis, VESA mountable, top panel removable

MSI

MSI PRO DP21 13M-498US desktop PC Intel Core i3-13100 8GB DDR4 500GB NVMe

SKU CH-B7C0-RD0G3 MPN PRO DP21 13M-498US

Compact desktop with Intel Core i3-13100, 8GB DDR4, 500GB NVMe and Windows 11 Home

  • ProcessorIntel Core i3 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 i3-13100 3.4 GHz

Operating System Windows 11 Home

CPU Type Intel Core i3 13th Gen

CPU Name · GPU · Memory · SSD Intel Core i3-13100 · Intel UHD Graphics 730 · 8GB DDR4 · 500GB PCIe

  • Quad-core 3.40 GHz Intel Core i3-13100 handles everyday workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory runs office apps smoothly
  • 500 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Home fast
  • 4K 60 Hz dual-display via HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.4
  • Compact 2.3 L chassis mounts on 100 mm VESA bracket

Compact desktop for everyday work

The MSI PRO DP21 13M-498US is a 2.3L small-form-factor PC built around an Intel Core i3-13100 quad-core processor running at 3.40 GHz. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4-3200 memory in a single SO-DIMM slot and a 500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Home 64-bit is pre-installed, and the chassis supports both horizontal and vertical placement plus 100x100 mm VESA mounting.

Graphics and display limits

Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 drives the video outputs, providing HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 connections. The GPU supports 4K UHD resolution at 3840 x 2160 and 60 Hz maximum refresh rate, enabling dual-display setups for office productivity or media playback.

Memory headroom and storage expansion

The board offers two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of DDR4, so the single 8 GB module leaves room for a straightforward capacity increase. Internal bays accept one additional M.2 SSD and two 2.5-inch drives, giving ample space to grow beyond the factory 500 GB NVMe drive. The 120 W power supply constrains the system to low-power components, so discrete graphics upgrades are not practical.

How it compares

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Price $525.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $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-498US
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorPRO DP21A (BLK)
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i3 13th Gen
CPUIntel Core i3-13100 3.4 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i3-13100
ChipsetIntel H610
Base clock speed3.4 GHz
Processor cache12 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU12 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 5
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support4.2
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 weight3.27 kg
Package size387 × 271 × 175 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

How does the 3.40 GHz quad-core i3-13100 perform in everyday office tasks?

The Intel Core i3-13100 runs at 3.40 GHz with four cores and 12 MB L3 cache, giving responsive performance for web browsing, document editing and video calls.

What display outputs are available and what resolutions do they support?

HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 drive two monitors at up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz for 4K UHD work or entertainment.

Can this 2.3 L chassis be VESA-mounted behind a monitor?

Yes, the 100 x 100 mm VESA mount lets you attach the unit directly to a compatible monitor arm or bracket.

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