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Compact black mini desktop PC, small square chassis, matte finish

MSI

MSI Cubi 5 12M-444US desktop PC, Core i5-1235U, 8 GB DDR4, 500 GB NVMe, Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-GE52-WRJEQ MPN Cubi 5 12M-444US

Compact mini PC with a 10-core Intel Core i5-1235U, 8 GB DDR4 memory and a 500 GB NVMe drive running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR4 3200
  • Storage drive500 GB M.2 NVMe
  • GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core i5-1235U
  • 10-core Intel Core i5-1235U handles multitasking smoothly
  • 8 GB DDR4 3200 memory keeps everyday apps responsive
  • 500 GB NVMe storage boots Windows 11 Pro quickly
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics drives dual 4K displays via ThunderBOLT 4
  • Dual Gigabit LAN plus WiFi 6 gives flexible wired or wireless networking

Compact Mini PC for Home and Office

The MSI Cubi 5 12M-444US is a compact desktop computer designed for everyday productivity. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an Intel Core i5-1235U processor with 10 cores and 12 MB L3 cache. Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics handles standard display output for general tasks.

Suited for Basic Workflows, Not Heavy Loads

This system suits students, home-office users and small-business deployments needing a quiet, space-saving device for web browsing, document editing and video calls. The single 8 GB DDR4 3200 module and 65 W power supply limit headroom for sustained multi-tasking or content creation. Buyers who need discrete graphics, higher memory capacity or greater thermal performance should look at larger form-factor desktops.

500 GB NVMe Drive Decides Storage Fit

The boot drive is a 500 GB M.2 NVMe SSD, providing fast operating-system responsiveness and application loading. This capacity fits a typical office software suite and a moderate personal file library. Users working with large media libraries, virtual machines or extensive local databases will find the space restrictive and should consider external storage or a system with a larger internal drive.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $729.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR4 3200
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameCubi 5 12M-444US
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-1235U
CPU modelIntel Core i5-1235U
Processor cache12 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU12 MB
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR4 3200
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4 3200
Memory configuration8 GB x 1
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots1
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
Storage drive500 GB M.2 NVMe
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration500 GB M.2 NVMe
Optical driveNo
Internal bays1 × 2.5 in SSD/HDD
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
GPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Ethernet controller1 x Realtek RTL8111H
1 x Realtek RTL8125BG-CG
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x ThunderBolt4 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Front audio jacks1 x Mic-in / Headphone-out combo
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (rear)
Power
Power supply65 W
Size & build
Form factorMini PC
Overall dimensions2.11 in × 4.88 in × 4.88 in
Product weight3.09 lb (1.4 kg)
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size222 × 203 × 95 mm
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

How do I add more memory to the Cubi 5 12M-444US, and which slot do people forget to populate first?

Open the chassis, locate the single SO-DIMM slot, and insert a DDR4 3200 module; the mistake is buying a second stick when only one slot exists.

Which component will likely need replacement after several years of daily operation?

The 65 W power adapter is the only field-replaceable part that ages; the 500 GB NVMe drive and soldered memory are not designed for user swap.

What thermal limit appears first when the Core i5-1235U runs at full load for extended periods?

The 65 W power brick caps sustained package power, so the CPU throttles before the Mini PC’s internal cooling reaches its ceiling.

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