MSI Creator P50 12th Compact Desktop Computer for Content Creators

MSI has announced the Creator P50 12th mini desktop computer based on the Intel Alder Lake hardware platform. The mini PC desktop computer is addressed to content creators, designers, engineers, etc.

The dimensions of the small PC without a stand are 346.25 × 232.47 × 71.83 mm, and the volume is 4.72 liters. The most productive version uses the Core i7-12700 processor, which contains 12 cores, including eight performance and four energy efficient. It supports the execution of up to 20 instruction threads simultaneously. The clock frequency reaches 4.9 GHz.

For the MSI mini PC, you can choose from several NVIDIA discrete graphics accelerators – up to the GeForce RTX 3060 Aero ITX. The amount of RAM DDR4-3200 reaches 64 GB. For storage, M.2 2280 solid state module (NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4) and 2.5″ drive can be installed.

The PC desktop computer is equipped with Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.2 wireless adapters, Intel I225-V network controller, and Realtek ALC897 audio codec. On the front, there are a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and headphones and microphone jacks. At the back are a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, a network cable connector, and an audio jack.

Price and availability

MSI Creator P50 12th mini desktop computer pricing starts from $1,269.99, and it can be purchased via the Amazon.com and Bhphotovideo.com websites.

MSI Creator P50 12th specifications

• OS: Windows 11 Home
• CPU: Up to Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor
• Chipset: Intel® H610
• GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 AERO ITX : 3x DP, 1x HDMI; GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX : 3x DP, 1x HDMI; GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER AERO ITX : 1x DP, 1x HDMI, 1x DL-DVI-D; GeForce GTX 1650 AERO ITX : 1x DP, 1x HDMI, 1x DL-DVI-D
• Memory: 2 x DDR4 up to 3200MHz U-DIMMs, up to 64GB
• Storage: 1x M.2 2280 slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4), 1x 2.5“ SATA Drive Bay
• Connectivity: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.2, Intel® I225-V, Realtek® ALC897
• Features: Audio Boost with Nahimic 3, Kensington Lock
• Cooling system: Fan Cooler
• Ports: FRONT – 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out / REAR – 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, 2x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x RJ45 (2.5G), 3x Audio jacks
• AC adapter / PSU: 330W Adapter
• Volume: 4.72L / 8.31pt
• Dimensions: 346.25 x 232.47 x 71.83 mm
• Weight: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs

Along with this mini desktop computer, MSI also introduced the Pro DP21 12M small form factor mini computer PC designed for business use. The mini desktop PC is based on the Intel Alder Lake hardware platform, and pricing starts from $479.