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MSI

MSI Cubi 5 Professional Mini Desktop i3-1215U 8GB 256GB

SKU CH-ZTTH-F6RYH

Compact mini desktop with Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB DDR4 and 256GB PCIe SSD, supporting three 4K displays via Thunderbolt 4, HDMI and DisplayPort

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i3
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB PCIe
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPU modelIntel Core i3-1215U

Sizename 8GB RAM · 256GB SSD

  • Compact design fits tight workspaces with 4.88-inch square footprint
  • Six-core i3-1215U reaches 4.4 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR4 3200 memory handles multiple apps and browser tabs
  • 256 GB PCIe SSD cuts boot time and speeds file access
  • Thunderbolt 4 and triple 4K outputs drive three monitors from one port

Compact desktop for office work

The MSI Cubi 5 Professional Mini Desktop is a small-form-factor PC built around an Intel Core i3-1215U processor with six cores and eight threads. It ships with 8GB of DDR4 3200 memory and a 256GB PCIe SSD, running Windows 11 Pro. The 65W power supply and 4.88-inch square footprint suit desk spaces where a full tower is impractical.

Display and connectivity limits

Integrated Intel UHD Graphics drives up to three 4K monitors through one HDMI 2.0b port, one DisplayPort 1.4 output and the Thunderbolt 4 USB-C connection. Four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, two RJ45 jacks and Wi-Fi 6 handle peripherals and networking. No discrete graphics option exists, so gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering workloads are not supported.

Memory ceiling decides suitability

The board provides two SODIMM slots and accepts a maximum of 64GB of DDR4. Buyers who anticipate virtualisation, large datasets or heavy multitasking beyond the factory 8GB should plan an upgrade at purchase. Users needing more than 64GB of RAM or a second storage drive must choose a different platform.

How it compares

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

Price $334.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR4
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 256 GB PCIe
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineCubi
Model name5
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useWork / Business
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i3
CPU modelIntel Core i3-1215U
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
RAM type and speedDDR4 3200
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots2
Memory slots2 total
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Connectivity
Network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Front USB ports3
Front audio jacks1
Rear USB ports2
Ethernet port2 port
Power
Power supply65 W
Size & build
Form factorMini Tower
Overall dimensions4.88 in × 4.88 in × 2.11 in
Product weight1 lb (0.45 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8GB DDR4 3200 version or upgrade to the maximum 64GB capacity?

The system ships with 8GB DDR4 3200 across two slots and supports up to 64GB total. Adding a second 32GB module later is straightforward if multitasking needs grow.

What does the i3-1215U's 4.4 GHz turbo mean for everyday office workloads?

The 6-core, 8-thread CPU runs at a 3.3 GHz base and can boost to 4.4 GHz, so document editing, browser tabs and video calls stay responsive under burst loads.

How many 4K monitors can the Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs drive together?

Thunderbolt 4 and DP 1.4 each support a 4K panel, and combined with the HDMI 2.0b port the Cubi 5 can run three 4K displays simultaneously.

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