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Manufacturer codeAE221-005EU
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About the MSI AE221-005EU
MSI AE221-005EU is listed in the all-in-one pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i3; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB; operating system installed: Windows 8.1. This entry covers manufacturer code AE221-005EU. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 4 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i3
- Processor model
- i3-4130
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 1 TB
- Storage media
- HDD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 8.1
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MSI AE221-005EU specifications
Manufacturer code: AE221-005EU · Icecat product 20733402 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i3 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i3-4130 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8.1 |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening6 details
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
|---|---|
| Rated audio power (RMS) | 6 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Audio system | Sound Blaster Cinema |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Display5 details
| Screen size | 54.6 cm (21.5") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 3 |
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
Processor, memory & storage43 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 4th gen Intel® Core™ i3 |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 3 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | LGA 1150 (Socket H3) |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| Processor series | Intel Core i3-4100 Desktop series |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 32 GB |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1333,1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 25.6 GB/s |
| Memory channels supported by processor | Dual |
| ECC supported by processor | Yes |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2 |
| Memory slots type | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 4 GB |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4400 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 1.74 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 11.1 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x41E |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® H81 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 22 nm |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 0.00 |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 77480 |
Camera, image & video7 details
| Built-in camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Total megapixels | 2 MP |
| Camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
Connections & wireless14 details
| HDD interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge ports | 1 |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| Storage drive interface | Serial ATA III |
Power & battery2 details
| AC adapter power | 120 W |
|---|---|
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65, 54 |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Wall mountable | Yes |
| Product type | All-in-One PC |
| Width (with stand) | 538 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 89.7 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 398 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 10.4 kg |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0 |
Further product details47 details
| Full HD | Yes |
|---|---|
| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Bus type | DMI2 |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8 |
| Tcase | 72 °C |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi |
| Mini PCI Express slots | 2 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | No |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | No |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | No |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | No |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2013C |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel FDI Technology | No |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | No |
| Mouse included | No |
| Keyboard included | No |
| TV tuner integrated | Yes |
| Autonomy mode | No |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Remote control included | Yes |
|---|
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