MSI Pro DP180 14A Intel Core 5 14400 Desktop PC DP180 14A SFF Mini Computer HTPC 4.71138E+12

PRO DP180 14A: The Powerful Mid-tower PC

The MSI PRO DP180 14A is a mid-toer yet powerful desktop with an incredible 18L design suitable for commercial office work or use as a home-theatre/entertainment PC (4K 60Hz display output, and it supports NVIDIA Graphics card which supports up to four-monitor setups).

The PRO DP180 14A-xxxEU- is a complete system equipped with an Intel 14th Gen Core i5 Processor 14400 processor, 16 GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory, 512GB of M.2 SSD storage, Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, as well as Windows 11 Pro software pre-installed.

The easy-to-upgrade mid-tower case can house both M.2 (with auto switch), 2.5-in SSD/HDD, and 3.5-inch HDD storage, as well as up to 64 GB of system memory (2 x DDR5 5600MHz U-DIMMs).

Thanks to its cooling-optimized layout and low-noise fan, the MSI PRO DP180 14A is not only an energy-efficient computing solution but is also very quiet, running at a whisper-level 28 dBA while in idle mode.

Front & rear I/O include dual LA (1G & 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN), Mic-in and Headphones-out combo design, built-in card reader (SD & Micro SD card), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and 4 USB 2.0 ports.

Specs




Processor


Processor manufacturer

The manufacturer that produced the processor.

Intel


Processor family

A family of processors is a group of processors produced by one company over a short period of time e.g. Intel Pentium processors.

Intel® Core™ i5


Processor generation

Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)


Processor model

The model number for the processor in a computer.

i5-14400


Processor cores

The number of central processing units ('cores') in a processor. Some processors have 1 core, others have 2 (e.g. Intel Core Duo) or more (e.g. the Intel Xeon E7-2850 has 10 cores).



Processor threads



Processor boost frequency

The turbo boost is an automatic, managed accelleration of the processor when one of the cores is overloaded.

4.7 GHz


Processor frequency

The speed that the microprocessor executes each instruction or each vibration of the clock. The CPU requires a fixed number of clock ticks, or cycles, to execute each instruction. The faster the clocks rate, the faster the CPU, or the faster it can execute instructions. Clock Speeds are usually determined in MHz, 1 MHz representing 1 million cycles per second, or in GHz, 1 GHz representing 1 thousand million cycles per second. The higher the CPU speed, the better a computer will perform.

2.5 GHz


Performance cores

6


Efficient cores

4


Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency

4.7 GHz


Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency

3.5 GHz


Performance-core base frequency

2.5 GHz


Efficient-core base frequency

1.8 GHz


Processor cache
MB


Processor cache type

Smart Cache


Number of processors installed

Number of processors in the product.

1


Processor base power

65 W


Maximum turbo power
8 W


Neural processor unit (NPU)


Copilot+ PC




Neural processor unit (NPU)




Memory


Internal memory

A computer's memory which is directly accessible to the CPU.
GB


Maximum internal memory

The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.

64 GB


Internal memory type

The type of internal memory such as RAM, GDDR5.

DDR5-SDRAM


Memory layout (slots x size)

The slots and size of the memory for the CPU.

2 x 8 GB


Memory slots

Number and type of memory expansion slots, including connector and memory module descriptions.

2x SO-DIMM


Memory clock speed

The frequency at which the memory (e.g. RAM) runs.

5600 MHz


ECC

ECC means Error Correction Code, and it is memory that is able to detect and correct some memory errors without user intervention.




Non-ECC




Memory channels

Dual-channel


Buffered memory type

Clocked unregistered (unbuffered)


Memory data transfer rate

5600 MT/s


Storage


Total storage capacity

The total amount of data that can be stored on the device.

512 GB


Storage media

Used for the storage of data e.g. HDD (hard disk drive), SSD (solid-state drive).

SSD


Optical drive type

An optical drive uses laser to read optical discs such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray. Some types of optical drive are: CD ROM drive, CR-RW (CD writer) drive, DVD-ROM.




Number of storage drives installed

Amount of storage drives built into the device.

1


Number of storage drives supported

How many storage drives can be fit into the product at once.

1


Total HDDs capacity

0 GB


SSD capacity

The Solid State Drive's data storage capacity.

512 GB


SSD memory type

TLC


SSD interface

The type of interface(s) with which the Solid State Drive is connected to other hardware.

PCI Express 3.0


NVMe

NVM Express (NVMe) or Non-Volatile Memory Host Controller Interface Specification (NVMHCIS) is an open logical device interface specification for accessing non-volatile storage media attached via a PCI Express (PCIe) bus. NVM Express, as a logical device interface, has been designed to capitalize on the low latency and internal parallelism of solid-state storage devices.




SSD form factor

The size of the solid-state drive, given in inches

M.2


M.2 SSD size

2280 (22 x 80 mm)


Card reader integrated

A card reader is a device that enables reading and, in some cases, writing data to and from a memory card.




Intel® Optane™ Memory module installed




Graphics


Discrete graphics card




On-board graphics card

Graphics hardware which is built into the motherboard or CPU, as opposed to a separate graphics adapter (video card). On-board graphics uses CPU and RAM for graphics processing.




Discrete graphics card memory

0 GB


On-board GPU manufacturer

Intel


On-board graphics card family

Intel® UHD Graphics


On-board graphics card model

"Graphic adapter" is the hardware that produces images on a display. "On-board" means that the graphics adapter is intergrated inside the motherboard.

Intel UHD Graphics 730


On-board graphics card cores

24


On-board graphics card 6K support




On-board graphics card 8K support




Number of external displays supported

3


Graphics card Open GL support




NVIDIA G-SYNC




NVIDIA GameWorks VR




CUDA

CUDA (aka Compute Unified Device Architecture) is a parallel computing platform and programming model created by NVIDIA and implemented by the graphics processing units (GPUs) that they produce. CUDA gives program developers direct access to the virtual instruction set and memory of the parallel computational elements in CUDA GPUs.




AMD FreeSync

The product includes AMD Freesync Technology for the dynamic synchronization of the graphic card and the monitor in order to avoid screen tearing.




Ray tracing acceleration




Graphics card HDMI ports quantity

1


Graphics card DisplayPorts quantity

1


Network


Ethernet LAN

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.




Ethernet LAN data rates

The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
00 Mbit/s


Cabling technology

Type of cable technology performance.
/100/1000Base-T(X)


Wi-Fi

Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.




Top Wi-Fi standard

Connection of this device is done via Wi-Fi in a high standard.

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


Wi-Fi standards

The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


WLAN controller manufacturer

Intel


WLAN controller model

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211


Antenna type

Type of antenna, also known an aerial, e.g. external, internal.

2x2


Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.




Bluetooth version

The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).

5.3


Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)




Wake-on-LAN ready




Miracast




Ports & interfaces


USB 2.0 ports quantity

Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.

4


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

3


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity

Number of USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) ports with Type-C connector. USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) is USB interface version which supports transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed+). USB Type-C connector has symmetrical design architecture and compatible with Thunderbolt 3 interface.

1


PowerShare




USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode




Intel® Thunderbolt 4




Intel® Thunderbolt 5




VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity

Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.

1


DVI port

Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor.




HDMI ports quantity

The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.

1


HDMI version

2.1


DisplayPorts quantity

Number of DisplayPorts. A DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio, USB, and other forms of data.

1



Ports & interfaces


DisplayPort version

1.4


PS/2 ports quantity

The number of PS/2 connectors for keyboards and mice. Its name comes from the IBM Personal System/2.

1


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

2


Microphone in

The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.




Headphone outputs

Number of sockets /ports where headphones are connected.

1


Line-out




Line-in




Combo headphone/mic port




S/PDIF out port

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format) is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fibre optic cable with TOSLINK connectors.




DC-in jack

The socket/plug where the DC electricity supply connects to the device.




Serial ports quantity

The number of serial ports in a computer or peripheral. A serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. The term "serial port" usually identifies hardware more or less compliant to the RS-232 standard, intended to interface with a modem or with a similar communication device. In modern computers and peripherals, serial ports have largely been replaced by USBs and other interfaces.

1


Number of rear USB ports

5


Number of front USB ports

3


Number of front audio ports

2


Number of rear audio ports

3


Fiber NIC port (Flex I/O)




Design


Chassis type

The type of rigid framework onto which is the hosuing for device components.

Mini Tower


Colour name

Black


Placement supported

Where the product can be placed e.g. indoor/outdoor, horizontal/vertical.

Vertical


VESA mounting




Water cooling system

System using water to remove heat from a machine or system.




Number of 2.5" bays

1


Cable lock slot

Holes on the edge of devices through which a cable lock can be passed, so the device can be locked to a desk etc.




Cable lock slot type

Kensington


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Black


Copilot key




Housing material

What the casing of the product is made of.

Metal, Plastic


Viewing window

Transparent window in the device, which is created to view the progress of performance.




RGB memory lighting




Introduction year
25


Introduction month

June


Country of origin

Country where the device is made. Aka Country of manufacture (COM).

China


Refurbished




Certified refurbished




Performance


Market positioning

Under which category can the device be positioned in the market, e.g. camera phone.

Business


Powered by

MSI


Virtual Reality (VR) ready




Motherboard chipset

The chipset connects the microprocessor to the rest of the motherboard.

Intel H610


Motherboard form factor

Design of the motherboard (ATX, BTX etc).

micro ATX


Compatible processor series

A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.

Intel Core i5 14th Gen


Audio chip

Realtek ALC897


Audio system

System used to play music or speech.

High Definition Audio


Audio output channels

An audio output channel is an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal produced by a device. A device may have several audio output channels.

7.1 channels


Built-in speaker(s)

The device contains speaker(s) to produce sound.




Product type

The sub-category of the product.

Mini PC


Software


Operating system architecture

The way in which the operating system of a computer/smartphone (32-bit/64-bit) is set up.

64-bit


Operating system language

English


Windows 11 free upgrade




Operating system installed

Type of operating system on a device e.g. IOS on Apple devices, Android for mobile devices.

Windows 11 Pro


Apple Intelligence




Drivers included




Power


Power supply

The way in which the product is powered e.g. rechargeable battery, mains electricity connected via a plug and cable.

350 W


Power supply input voltage
0 - 240 V


Power supply input frequency

The frequency of the electricity, usually measured in Hertz (Hz), which is supplied by the power supply. Mains electricity in many parts of the world is 50Hz.

50 - 60 Hz


Power consumption (typical)

Amount of power consumed by this model, often expressed in watts (W). Typical values that manufacturers give are power consumption when off, standby/suspended mode, typical use, maximum usage.

35 W


Power consumption (standby)

The amount of electricity that is consumed when the product is on standby.

8 W


80 PLUS certification

80 PLUS Bronze


Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.

0 - 35 °C


Storage temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.

-20 - 60 °C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 85%


Storage relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 90%


Certificates


Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance




Low halogen




PSTI certified




Compliance certificates

CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)


Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
8 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.

323 mm


Height

The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.

369 mm


Weight

Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.

7.59 kg


Package width

The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.

565 mm


Package depth

The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.

242 mm


Package height

The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.

510 mm


Package weight

Weight of the packaged product.

9.03 kg


Packaging content


Mouse included

A mouse is included with this product.




Keyboard included

A keyboard is part of the bundle/set.




Keyboard backlit




Numeric keypad

Small, palm-sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*) and division (/) symbols, a decimal point (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys. Laptop keyboards often do not have a numpad, but may provide numpad input by holding a modifier key (typically labelled "Fn") and operating keys on the standard keyboard.




Cables included

AC


Power cable length

1.5 m


VESA mount included




Screws included




Manual




Display


Display included

This product includes a display.




Technical details


Statement of conformance & platform certificate included




Other features


TV tuner integrated

Device has an in-built TV tuner.




Built-in microphone

Microphone that is found inside the product.




Locale

English


Warranty period

3 year(s)