MSI MS-CF17 is a 3.5-inch fanless single board computer with Intel Raptor Lake-P SoC

The MSI MS-CF17 is a fanless 3.5-inch single board computer powered by the Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake-P series with options for embedded and industrial SKUs.

It comes with up to 32GB of DDR5 SODIMM memory and features an M.2 M key (PCIe Gen4) socket and a SATA III storage slot. It also supports four 2.5GbE ports, four internal COM ports, eight USB interfaces, and M.2 Key-B and Key-E sockets for wireless expansion.

It supports four independent displays via four HDMI 2.0 ports and an eDP/LDVS display interface. Potential applications for the fanless single board computer include industrial automation, digital signage, edge computing, transportation, and imaging systems

MSI MS-CF17 specifications:

SoC – Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake-P Embedded/Industrial SKU Series; P-core: 4.3GHz ~ 4.9GHz; E-core: 3.2GHz ~ 3.7GHz; Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Core i5/i7) or Intel UHD Graphics (Core i3)
- Core i7-1365UE / i5-1345UE / i5-1335UE / i3-1315UE / U300E, TDP: 28W
- Core i7-1365URE / i5-1345URE / i3-1315URE, TDP: 28W
System Memory – Up to 32GB LPDDR5 @ 5200 MHz via a single 262-pin SO-DIMM socket
Storage
- M.2 M-Key 2280 socket for NVMe SSD
- SATA 3.0 port
Video Output – 4x HDMI 2.0 ports up to 4Kp60, 1x eDP/1x LVDS (multiplexed)
Audio – Digital audio via HDMI
Networking – 4x Intel I226-LM 2.5GbE LAN
USB – 4x USB 3.2 10Gbps, 4x USB 2.0
Serial – 4x COM ports
Expansion
- M.2 M key (PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe), 2280
- 1 x M.2 B key (PCIe x1, USB 2.0, w/NANO SIM-Holder), 2242/3042
- 1 x M.2 E key (PCIe x1, USB 2.0, w/CNVi), 2230
- 16-bit GPIO, 5V
Security – TPM 2.0
Misc – Watchdog timer, Smart Fan
Power Supply – 12V~24V via DC jack
Dimensions – 146 x 102 mm
Weight – 670g
Temperature Range – Operating: 0 to 60°C; storage: -20 to 80°C
Humidity – 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
Vibration – Operating: 0.25 Grms, 5-300Hz, 3axes
Shock – Operating: 3G, half sine 11 ms duration
Certifications – EMC – FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UKCA, IC

The MSI MS-CF17 3.5″ single-board computer supports the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise operating systems, with Linux support available on request. The MS-CF17 offers a more powerful option compared to previous MSI offerings, such as the MS-CF13, MS-C918, and MS-98M3. Some competing 3.5-inch Raptor Lake-P single board computers include the iBASE IB961, Jetway MF32, and the LattePanda Sigma (good for hobbyists and small-volume projects).

Pricing information is not publicly available and interested buyers are advised to reach one of MSI’s partners for a quote. Additional details about the board can be found on the product page and in the press release.

Thanks to TLS for the tip.

Tomisin Olujinmi

Tomisin is a writer specializing in hardware product reviews, comparisons, and explainers. He is very passionate about small form factor and single-board computers.