MSI released a tiny computer without fans designed for industrial and embedded applications. The compact box measures 8.5 x 6.1 x 2.6 inches (215 x 155 x 65) —smaller than a 6th-generation iPad—and weighs just 4.96 pounds (2.25kg). The device is designed for ultra-low-power and quiet operations, offering several ports for extreme reliability and durability.
In addition, the MS-C906 comes with four ethernet ports, provision for six antennas, and even a nano SIM card holder, helping ensure that you can constantly communicate with it. It can also output four 4K@60Hz displays, making it perfect for signs, multi-display workstations, and other applications that require high-definition video output.
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MS-C906 Embedded
MS-C906 Industrial
CPU
Intel Core i5-1345UE / Intel Core i3-1315UE
Intel Core i5-1345URE / Intel Core i3-1315URE
Memory
Up to 32GB DDR5-5200
Up to 32GB DDR5-5200
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe (i5) / Intel UHD (i3)
Intel Iris Xe (i5) / Intel UHD (i3)
Display Ports
4x HDMI 2.0 up to 4096 x 2340 @ 60Hz
4x HDMI 2.0 up to 4096 x 2340 @ 60Hz
Ethernet
4x Intel 1226-LM GbE LAN
4x Intel 1226-LM 2.5 GbE LAN
Audio
1x Mic-in, 1x Line-out
1x Mic-in, 1x Line-out
USB
4x USB 2.0 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
4x USB 2.0 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Serial
4x COM Ports
4x COM Ports
GPIO
16-bit, 5V
16-bit, 5V
Antenna
Provision for six antennas
Provision for six antennas
Expansion Slots
1x M.2 M key (NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 2280), 1x M.2 B key (PCIe x1 with nano SIM holder 2242/3042), 1x M.2 E key (PCIe x1 with CNVi 2230)
1x M.2 M key (NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 2280), 1x M.2 B key (PCIe x1 with nano SIM holder 2242/3042), 1x M.2 E key (PCIe x1 with CNVi 2230)
Storage
1x 2.5-inch SSD bay
1x 2.5-inch SSD bay
DC Input
12 to 24V wide-range Phoenix pluggable connectors with latch
12 to 24V wide-range Phoenix pluggable connectors with latch
Operating System
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Linux (support by request)
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, Linux (support by request)
The MS-C906 features eight USB ports, four serial COM ports, and a general-purpose Digital Input/Output port. It makes the MS-C906 highly suitable for specialized applications that require edge AI for real-time data processing and analysis.
MSI outlined some applications for the MS-C906, including machine vision inspection, equipment monitoring, and data analysis for factories; digital sign control, customer flow analysis, and smart vending machines; and medical imaging processing, patient monitoring, and telemedicine.
It makes the MS-C906 a genuinely flexible device, especially with its antivibration and shockproof design. Its high thermal resistance allows it to withstand a wide temperature operating range (from -20 to 70 degrees Celsius). You can also easily install it with its wall-mount and DIN-rail-mount options.
The MS-C906 might be unable to run the latest AAA games, especially as it lacks a discrete GPU, so you likely wouldn’t want this on your desk. But its reliability, both in terms of build quality and multiple connectivity options, helps ensure that your systems can run independently 24/7 without human intervention—until you experience a faulty software update that requires a manual update, like last month’s CrowdStrike snafu.
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Jowi Morales is a tech enthusiast with years of experience working in the industry. He’s been writing with several tech publications since 2021, where he’s been interested in tech hardware and consumer electronics.
All the ultra low power Alder and Raptor Lake CPUs are actually very very weak performers. It’s generally powered by 2 P cores and a lot of E cores to make up the numbers and multithreaded performance. The overall iGPU is not good for gaming as well. Yet they are not cheap as compared to AMD’s alternatives.
