MSI Cubi 5 MSI Cubi 5 12M Intel Core i3-1215U Barebone Mini-PC SFF ThunderBolt 4 CUBI 5 12M I3 1215U BB

"Cubi 5 12M: The Energy Efficient Mini-PC

The MSI Cubi 5 12M is a small yet powerful mini-desktop with an incredibly compact 0.7L design suitable for commercial office work or use as home-theatre/entertainment PC (supports UHD/4K 60Hz display output & triple-monitor setups).

The Cubi 5 12M i3 1215U BB is a barebone system equipped with an Intel 12th Gen Core i3-1215U processor, but does not include required DDR4 memory, storage, or software. Features Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

The easy-to-upgrade SFF case can house both M.2 (with auto switch) & 2.5-inch SSD storage, as well as up to 64 GB of system memory (2 x DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMMs), and is VESA-mountable for a cleaner desktop.

Thanks to its cooling-optimized layout and low-noise fan, the MSI Cubi 5 12M is not only an energy-efficient computing solution but is also very quiet, running at a whisper-level 28 dBA while in idle mode.

Front & rear I/O include dual Intel 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps ethernet LAN, Mic-in, Headphones-out, Thunderbolt 4 and 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports."

Features


Up to 12th Gen Intel� Core� i7 Processors


Support up to 8K UHD Display


Support three displays that allow you to see more and do more


Thunderbolt 4 delivers the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device & NAS


Dual LAN: the best way to back up your file / secure data and prevent the hacker (with MSI exclusive BIOS)


Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.2 Gen 2 and enjoy the best data transmission experience


Experience 75% lower latency with WiFi 6E technology(optional)


FW TPM design secures your confidential data with encryption keys


Supports standard VESA-mount



Processor


Processor lithography

7 nm


Processor cache

10 MB


Efficient-core boost frequency

3.3 GHz


Performance cores

2


Efficient cores

4


Processor family

Intel� Core� i3


Performance-core boost frequency

4.4 GHz


Processor boost frequency

4.4 GHz


Processor generation

12th gen Intel� Core� i3


Built-in processor

Yes


Processor frequency

4.4 GHz


Processor model

i3-1215U


Processor threads

8


Processor manufacturer

Intel


Processor cores

6



Memory


Number of memory slots

2


Maximum internal memory

64 GB


Memory slots type

SO-DIMM


Supported memory clock speeds

3200 MHz


Memory channels

Dual-channel



Certificates


Certification

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



Other features


Country of origin

China


Warranty period

2 year(s)



Ports & interfaces


HDMI ports quantity

1


Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity

1


USB 3?2 Gen 2 (3?1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity

1


DisplayPort version

1.4


DisplayPorts quantity

1


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

2


USB 3?2 Gen 2 (3?1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

4


HDMI version

2.0b


DVI port

No


DC-in jack

Yes


Combo headphone/mic port

Yes



Graphics


On-board graphics card

Yes


On-board graphics card model

Intel� UHD Graphics


Graphics card family

Intel


Number of displays supported

3



Design


Chassis type

0.66L sized PC


Cable lock slot type

Kensington


Cable lock slot

Yes


VESA mounting

Yes


Cooling type

Active


Product colour

Black


Panel mounting interface

75 x 75,100 x 100 mm


Product type

Mini PC barebone


Housing material

Plastic


On/off switch

Yes


LED indicators

System



Storage


Supported storage drive types

HDD & SSD


NVMe

Yes


Storage drive sizes supported

2.5,M.2


SSD form factor

2.5"


Number of storage drives supported

2


Storage drive interface

M.2, Serial ATA III



Weight & dimensions


Package height

94 mm


Package depth

220 mm


Package width

205 mm


Package weight

1.39 kg


Height

53.7 mm


Width

124 mm


Depth

124 mm


Weight

550 g



Packaging content


Quick start guide

Yes


Keyboard included

No


Power cord included

Yes


Drivers included

Yes


AC adapter included

Yes


Display included

No


Mouse included

No



Network


Wi-Fi standards

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


LAN controller

Realtek RTL8111H, Realtek RTL8125-BG, Realtek RTL8125-CG


Bluetooth

Yes


Top Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


Wi-Fi

Yes


Ethernet LAN

Yes


WLAN controller model

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211


Bluetooth version

5.3



Expansion slots


Number of M?2 (M) slots

1



Software


Operating system installed

No



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 35 �C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 85


Storage relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 90


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 �C



Audio


Built-in speaker(s)

No



Performance


Motherboard chipset

Intel SoC


Number of processors supported

1


Motherboard form factor

NUC



Power


Number of power supply units

1


Power supply type

External AC adapter


Power supply

65 W