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ARCTIC MC001-BD - Media Center vs MSI Wind Box DE500-5125

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 78identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:D525
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:D510
  • Processor frequency
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:1.8 GHz
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:1.66 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:4 GB
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:2 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:Blu-Ray ROM
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:AMD Radeon HD 5430
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:Not available
  • Graphics card family
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:ATI
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:AMD
  • Networking features
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:Gigabit Ethernet
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • MC001-BD - Media Center:5
    • Wind Box DE500-5125:6

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Comparison of MC001-BD, Wind Box DE500-5125
134 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Atom®Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffersD525D510
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.66 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Atom D500 SeriesIntel Atom D500 Series
Processor codenamePineviewPineview
Thermal Design Power (TDP)13 W13 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 559BGA 559
Number of Processing Die Transistors176 M176 M
Processing Die size87 mm²87 mm²
SteppingB0B0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor4 GB4 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 800 (SODIMM only); DDR2 667/800DDR2 667/800
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)6.4 GB/s6.4 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory channelsSingle-channelSingle-channel
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray ROMDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, SD, xD
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5430Not available
On-board graphics card modelIntegratedIntegrated
Graphics card familyDiffersATIAMD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel NM10Intel NM10
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers56
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers61
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
DC-in jackYesYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19V
Power supplyDiffers60 W65 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopSFF
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (60)
Operating system architectureKnown for one32-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCyberLink PowerDVD 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesNoNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)32 bit32 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4949043098
Processor codeDiffersSLBXCSLBLA
Processor package size22 x 22 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE2, SSE3, SSSE3SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers40 mm300 mm
DepthDiffers143 mm240 mm
HeightDiffers266 mm65 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL/CUL, TUV, BSMI, FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, CCC, C-Tick
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one2.65 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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