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MSI Hetis H61 Ultra-E Mini PC Barebone System

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Unleash the Power of CustomizationThe MSI Hetis H61 Ultra-E is a compact, yet powerful, desktop barebone system perfect for users who demand flexibility and performance in a small form factor. Designed to support two PCI cards, this 9.9-liter barebone provides ample expansion capabilities.Specifi...

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Overview

Unleash the Power of Customization

The MSI Hetis H61 Ultra-E is a compact, yet powerful, desktop barebone system perfect for users who demand flexibility and performance in a small form factor. Designed to support two PCI cards, this 9.9-liter barebone provides ample expansion capabilities.

Specifications:

  • Brand: MSI
  • Model: Hetis H61 Ultra-E
  • Form Factor: 9.9-liter Desktop Barebone
  • Expansion Slots: Supports 2 PCI cards

Key Features

CPU Socket LGA 1155 for Intel Ivy Bridge (Max. TDP: 77W) and Sandy Bridge (Max. TDP: 95W) Pentium/Core i3/Core i5/Core i7 processors

Intel H61 chipset

DDR3 DIMM slot x2 (Max. 8GB)

3.5" SATAII HDD Drive Bay

5.25" SATA ODD Drive Bay

Support 2 PCI cards

Front USB3.0 x2, Rear USB2.0 x4, GbLAN x1, PS/2 x2, Serial COM x2, VGA-out x1, HDMI-out x1, DVI-out x1, eSATA x1, Front Mic-in x1, Front Headphone-out x1, Rear Audio Jack x3

9.9 Liters

Specifications

CPU Socket
LGA 1155
Compatible Processors
Intel Ivy Bridge (Max. TDP: 77W), Sandy Bridge (Max. TDP: 95W) Pentium/Core i3/Core i5/Core i7
Chipset
Intel H61
RAM Slots
2x DDR3 DIMM (Max. 8GB)
HDD Bay
1x 3.5" SATAII
ODD Bay
1x 5.25" SATA
PCI Slots
2
Front USB Ports
2x USB3.0
Rear USB Ports
4x USB2.0
LAN
1x GbLAN
PS/2 Ports
2
Serial COM Ports
2
Video Outputs
1x VGA-out, 1x HDMI-out, 1x DVI-out
eSATA Port
1
Audio Jacks
Front Mic-in, Front Headphone-out, Rear Audio Jack x3
Volume
9.9 Liters

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports a wide range of Intel Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge processors (Pentium/Core i3/Core i5/Core i7) on LGA 1155 socket
  • Features a robust Intel H61 chipset, providing a stable platform for essential computing tasks
  • Offers dual DDR3 DIMM slots, allowing for up to 8GB of system memory for efficient multitasking
  • Includes bays for both a 3.5" SATAII HDD and a 5.25" SATA ODD, providing flexible storage and optical drive options
  • Equipped with a comprehensive set of I/O ports including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, GbLAN, PS/2, Serial COM, VGA, HDMI, DVI, and eSATA

👎 Cons

  • As a barebone system, it requires a separate CPU, RAM, and storage drives to become a functional computer
  • The maximum RAM support is limited to 8GB DDR3, which may not be sufficient for very demanding applications
  • The system's CPU socket (LGA 1155) and chipset (H61) are based on older Intel architectures, limiting processor upgrade paths to older generations
  • Support for only two PCI cards may restrict expansion for users requiring multiple specialized expansion cards
  • The 9.9 liter volume, while "mini," might still be larger than some ultra-compact barebone systems available today

Frequently Asked Questions

The MSI Hetis H61 barebone system is compatible with Intel Ivy Bridge (Max. TDP: 77W) and Sandy Bridge (Max. TDP: 95W) Pentium/Core i3/Core i5/Core i7 processors for the LGA 1155 socket.
This system supports a maximum of 8GB of DDR3 RAM across its two DIMM slots.
No, as a barebone system, the MSI Hetis H61 does not include a CPU or memory; these components must be purchased separately.
You can install one 3.5" SATAII HDD in the designated drive bay and one 5.25" SATA ODD (Optical Disc Drive) for storage and media playback.
The system offers a variety of video output options, including VGA-out, HDMI-out, and DVI-out, for connecting to different display types.

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