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MSI Cubi NUC 1M-010BUS barebone mini PC, Intel Core 5 120U

SKU CH-FS9F-9SDNZ MPN Cubi NUC 1M-010BUS

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U, dual 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, four-display support and DDR5 slots for up to 64 GB

  • ProcessorIntel Core 5 120U
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5200
  • Maximum supported memory64 GB

CPU Type Intel Core 5 120U

  • Intel Core 5 120U with 10 cores and 12 threads powers demanding workloads
  • Thunderbolt 4 delivers up to 40Gbps for fast data and quad displays
  • Dual 2.5G Intel I226V LAN provides high-speed wired connectivity
  • Two DDR5 5200 SO-DIMM slots support up to 64GB memory
  • Compact 0.826-litre chassis with VESA mount fits behind any monitor

Ready-to-mount business mini PC

The MSI Cubi NUC 1M-010BUS is a 0.826-litre barebone that arrives with an Intel Core 5 120U processor already installed. It targets IT teams who want a compact, VESA-mountable desktop for office productivity, digital signage or thin-client deployments. Memory, M.2 storage and a 2.5-inch drive are purchased separately.

Suits managed fleets; not for high-core workloads

Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 give administrators modern connectivity for remote management and dense wireless environments. Quadruple display output over HDMI and Thunderbolt 4 supports multi-monitor desks without extra adapters. Buyers who need more than 10 cores and 12 threads or discrete graphics performance should look at a larger workstation chassis.

Dual-channel DDR5 5200 SO-DIMM limit

Two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots accept up to 64 GB of DDR5 5200 memory; running a matched pair enables Intel Iris Xe graphics instead of the single-channel UHD configuration. This memory ceiling and the SO-DIMM form factor are the decisive constraints when specifying the system.

How it compares

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Price $460.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameCubi NUC 1M-010BUS
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 5 120U
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 SSD
1 x M.2 2242 SSD
2.5" internal bays1 × 2.5 in HDD/SSD
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel UHD with single memory / Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Core 5 processor above with dual-channel memory)
Audio & video
Built-in audioRealtek ALC256
Connectivity
LAN connection2 x Intel I226 V
Wi-Fi standardIntel WiFi 6E AX211
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type A
Front audio jacks1 x Mic-in / Headphone-out combo
Memory card reader1 x Micro-SD card Reader
HDMI ports2 x HDMI out (supports 4K @60 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1)
Rear USB ports2 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type A
Ethernet port2 x RJ45
Additional rear ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1 alt-mode up to 4K@60 Hz / PD-out 15 W / One TBT support PD-in)
Power
Power supply120 W
Size & build
Product dimensions5.34 in × 5.22 in × 1.97 in
Product weight1.38 lb (0.63 kg)
Shipping weight1.57 kg
Package size224 × 208 × 99 mm

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Questions about this item

What DDR5 memory must I add before the Cubi NUC 1M-010BUS will post?

Install one or two 262-pin SO-DIMM modules rated for DDR5 5200; the board supports up to 64 GB total across its two slots.

Will my existing 2.5-inch drive work inside the 1M-010BUS?

Yes, a single 2.5-inch HDD or SSD fits the internal bay alongside the two M.2 slots for 2280 and 2242 drives.

How can I confirm the Iris Xe graphics are active after adding RAM?

Populate both SO-DIMM slots to enable dual-channel mode; the system will then report Intel Iris Xe instead of UHD graphics.

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