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MSI Modern AM242 12M-638IT review

MSI Modern AM242 12M-638IT. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Panel type: IPS. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 512 GB, Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card model: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. Product colour: Black

MSI Cloud Center


FAST, SECURE & WIRELESS BACKUP


Fast, secure, and wireless backup & download between your PC and mobile devices. Transfer files, photos, videos, and more between your PC, Android, and iOS device faster and easier than a cabled connection. You can make these files accessible to your family or team members, or you can also make files as private as you want. The decision is in your hands.

FULL HD WEBCAM


With MSI Full HD webcam, you can also join a clearer online conference call or online course while working from home or learning at home.

WINDOWS HELLO


Windows Hello biometric authentication system provides you a faster and safer way that always make sure it’s you to log in your PC.

WEBCAM COVER


You can cover the webcam anytime to prevent any concern you have and connect to the world safely.

Privacy Screen


The contents of the screen are blurred when the user looks or steps away, and un-blurred only for the correct user.

Auto-Lock


Enhance privacy and security by automatically locking the screen shortly after the user leaves.

Peeker Detection


This feature uses subtle visual clues to let you know when someone behind you is looking at your screen. Aware also offers automatic or reaction-based privacy screen blur to protect the information in situations that require a high level of privacy.

Anti-Flicker With Eye-Care Technology


Thanks to MSI’s Anti-Flicker technology, it eliminates flickering and effectively reduces eye fatigue caused by prolonged screen time while enhancing the productivity at home or in the office.

Less Blue Light Technology


The Less Blue Light Mode filters visual exposure to the blue spectrum light caused by daily use scenarios and brings the most comfortable viewing experience for users.

Anti-Glare Panel Reduces Eyestrain


Reflected light or glare can be very fatiguing to the eyes and reduces the contrast, colors and sharpness of the display. An anti-glare display makes viewing the display more pleasant and reduces eyestrain for users.

See More, Do More At Home


Thanks to the MSI Instant Display Technology, Modern AM242 series will become to a monitor without booting up its system. When devices are connected to the HDMI™-in port, the screen will be turn on immediately.

Learn & Preview With A Second Monitor At Home


Modern AM242 series allows you to extend a second monitor to pre-view your E-commerce content & data at home or in the office to enhance the efficiency for you.

Hook Your Style At Home


Modern AM242 series can be mounted to the wall in your office or home, thanks to its VESA interface standard which makes the PC completely invisible on your desk and brings more space & stylish environment for you.

Mount With MSI VESA Arm


Enjoy a clean cable management with the MSI MT81 which support the VESA standards, you can share any information or e-learning material with family at home or in the office.

Reversible Type-C With


USB 3.2 Gen 2


When backup your projects at home you can get all the performance benefits from USB 3.2 Gen2, combined with the convenience of the USB Type-C connector.

The reversible USB Type C also allows for effortless connecting of USB devices.

5-Way Navigator OSD Control


The World’s First All-in-One PC with 5-Way Navigator for an easy OSD Control.

Easy Maintenance Design


With the Storage Rapid Upgrade Design, maintaining or upgrading your 2.5” storage on Modern AM242 series will not be a nightmare any more.

Secure Your E-Commerce Data


At Home & In The Office


FW TPM (Trusted Platform Module) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. You can store your sensitive data & passwords by encryption keys for advanced security.

Opportunity To The World for


Your E-Commerce At Home


It is indispensable to have a stable data & information platform for your growing E-commerce/ M-commerce at home.

Immerse in Sound


Immerse yourself in lossless music and premium sound quality with DTS Audio Processing. Experience and listen to natural sounding audio, music, videos, and more - the way it was intended.

Work From Home


with IPS Grade Panel


Modern AM242 Series is equipped with IPS Grade Panel which not only instantly optimizes the screen colors and brightness, but also ensure that you have the best E-commerce management experience while working from home or learning its professional tasks at home.

Cool & Silence Your World Even You Didn’t Notice It


Modern AM242 Series is equipped with Silent Pro Cooling System. Part of this system is a Server Grade Thermal Module that handles the cooling of different components within the system. Besides that we put the most important key components on the top side so warm air can easily move out and we separate the air flow to make sure the system's temperature stays perfectly under control for a cool and silent operation.

Just enjoy the Silent, Stable & Professional Experience.

Successful & Stylish B2B projects


Over the past years, MSI has successfully supported Countless of commercial projects, including government tenders, restaurant & hotel facilitation, shopping mall navigation projects, school & university developments and professional office projects.



  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Intel Core i5-1235U (12MB Cache)
  • 60.5 cm (23.8") Full HD 1920 x 1080 IPS
  • 8GB DDR4-SDRAM & 512GB SSD

MSI Modern AM242 12M-638IT specs

Display

Tilt angle range: -5 - 15°
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
HD type: Full HD
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8")

Processor

Maximum turbo power: 55 W
Processor base power: 15 W
Configurable TDP-down: 12 W
Configurable TDP-up: 15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency: 2 GHz
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor cache: 12 MB
Processor cores: 10
Efficient cores: 8
Performance cores: 2
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 3.3 GHz
Processor boost frequency: 4.4 GHz
Processor model: i5-1235U
Processor generation: 12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory form factor: DIMM/SO-DIMM
Memory slots type: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 2
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Optical drive type: No
SSD form factor: M.2
SSD capacity: 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
Total SSDs capacity: 512 GB
Storage media: SSD
Total storage capacity: 512 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter model: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
On-board graphics adapter family: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Discrete graphics adapter model: Not available

Network

Bluetooth version: 5.2
WLAN controller model: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
WLAN controller manufacturer: Intel
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Ports & interfaces

HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 2
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Panel mounting interface: 75 x 75 mm
Product colour: Black

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel SoC
Product type: All-in-One PC
Market positioning: Business

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1

Power

AC adapter power: 120 W

Weight & dimensions

Package weight: 7.35 kg
Weight (with stand): 4.65 kg

Certificates

Certification: FCC, CB/CE, UL & CUL, VCCI, RCM