MSI Announces MS-9A75 Fanless Mini-PC with 5th Gen Core "Broadwell" Processors

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MSI WindBOX series embedded computer family members are known as slim, compact, yet powerful solutions for the reliable operation in industrial applications. Recently, MSI is pleased to release WindBOX III Advanced, MS-9A75, to enhance the completeness of WindBOX series embedded system.

Aiming at display-demanding applications in limited installation space, the WindBOX III Advanced MS-9A75 is a true slim and compact fanless system based on the 5th Gen Intel Broadwell ULT Core i5 Mini-ITX board. MS-9A75 utilizes the latest Intel scheme that support 3 independent displays (2 x DP & 1 x DVI-I) and Intel HD Graphics 5500, together offering excellent processing and graphic capabilities. For users' easy maintenance, MS-9A75's bottom cover is with convenient removable design for quick access to 2.5" HDD/SSD, memory, and 2 full size mini-PCIe. The brilliant processing power, 3 independent displays, dual Intel GbE LAN, the rich I/O, and the industrial DC-in 19V/65W power make WindBOX III Advanced MS-9A75 a great solution for digital signage, KIOSK, medical, security, and many more.



Key Features:

• Slim and fanless system design with Mini-ITX board
• 5th Gen Intel Broadwell ULT Core i7/i5/i3, Celeron Processor
• Support DDR3L SO-DIMM up to 16GB memory
• 3 independent display: 2 x DP, 1 x DVI-I (support DVI-D and VGA via Y cable)
• 2 x Intel GbE LAN, 4 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB2.0, 1 or 2 x COM, audio, and lockable DC jack
• Flexible design for easy maintenance on 2.5" HDD/SSD, memory & 2 full size mini-PCIe
• DC-in 19V/65W adaptor

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[nickbaldwin86]

OH why did these have to come out now... i just bought 30 Shuttle fanless PCs!

I like the options on this and I really like the wireless antennas! nice work MSI maybe looking at these for future needs.

 

[Brusfantomet]

Is it just me or did they miss out with the omission of a HDMI output? i know you can use a DVI to HDMI converter but that does not allow the converted DMI signal to carry sound does it.

Because that computer, with a HDMI output is relay close to a ideal HTPC in my book, a powerful enough CPU and GPU in a passive box with a small SSD for OS and the movies, series and music stored somewhere else on a server, heck it even has dual gigabit lan, so you can use teaming and get 250 MiB/s transfer speeds, which should be adequate for the foreseeable future, and beyond.

 

[Caring1]

Is it just me or did they miss out with the omission of a HDMI output? i know you can use a DVI to HDMI converter but that does not allow the converted DMI signal to carry sound does it.

Because that computer, with a HDMI output is relay close to a ideal HTPC in my book...

It has 2 Display Ports which are capable of audio as well, if you have a 4K screen that runs at 60Hz, DP does that too.
If your monitor or TV only has HDMI, you can use an adapter from DP to HDMI.

 

[Uplink10]

Someone has to make the first move with including only DP port(s) and zero HDMI port(s).

 

[micropage7]

nice, but if it could, put internal antenna and make it sleeker

 

[FordGT90Concept]

These look like they would be perfect for running a PVR client but the omission of an HDMI port really nerfs that idea. Someone at MSI ought to be facepalming.

 

[Dragonsmonk]

For $800 I dont see these working out well though...