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MSI

MSI Cubi 5 Professional Mini Desktop i3-1215U 8GB 512GB

SKU CH-9VDP-Z2M18

A compact desktop with an Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD and Windows 11 Pro, supporting three 4K displays via Thunderbolt 4, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i3
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage512 GB PCIe
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPU modelIntel Core i3-1215U

Sizename 8GB RAM · 512GB SSD

  • Compact 4.88-inch cube fits tight desks
  • Six-core i3-1215U reaches 4.4 GHz turbo for responsive workloads
  • 512 GB PCIe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds
  • Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and DP drive three 4K monitors
  • DDR4 3200 memory expandable to 64 GB for future upgrades

Compact Windows 11 Pro Desktop

The MSI Cubi 5 Professional is a mini tower desktop built around an Intel Core i3-1215U processor with 6 cores and 8 threads. It ships with 8GB of DDR4 3200 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, providing BitLocker encryption and Remote Desktop for business use.

Home-office workers and light multitaskers

This system suits users who need a small, quiet PC for office applications, video calls and web browsing with support for up to three 4K displays. Buyers who require discrete graphics performance, more than two memory slots, or internal 3.5-inch drive bays should look at something else.

65W power adapter limits sustained load

The included 65W power supply defines the thermal ceiling for the i3-1215U and its integrated Intel UHD Graphics. If a workload regularly pushes the CPU toward its 4.4 GHz turbo frequency, the brick may become the bottleneck.

How it compares

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

Price $381.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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 512 GB PCIe
Typical for this category: the median of 11,342 items is 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 storage512 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

Will the two RJ45 ports let me keep my older wired NAS and a legacy printer on separate networks?

Yes, the dual RJ45 ports provide two independent Gigabit Ethernet connections so you can run the NAS and printer on different subnets without extra adapters.

How can I confirm the Thunderbolt 4 port is active and delivering full bandwidth after I plug in my dock?

Open Device Manager, expand System devices and verify Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller appears without errors; then run a 4K video file from the docked SSD and check for smooth playback.

Does the box include a keyboard, mouse or monitor cables, or must I buy them separately?

The package contains the mini desktop, 65 W power adapter and Windows 11 Pro licence; keyboard, mouse, HDMI and DisplayPort cables are not included.

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