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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

  • TypeStudent / Home Office
  • Form FactorMini PC
  • GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • UsageConsumer
  • ColorBlack
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

TypeStudent / Home Office
Form FactorMini PC
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
UsageConsumer
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core i5-1235U
Processor Main Features64 bit 10-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor12 MB L3 Cache
Memory8 GB DDR4 3200
Storage500 GB M.2 NVMe
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Power Supply65W
MonitorMonitor not included
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 12th Gen
CPU NameIntel Core i5-1235U
L3 Cache Per CPU12 MB
CPU Main Features64 bit 10-Core Processor
Optical Drive TypeNo
GPU/VGA TypeIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated video
Memory Capacity8GB DDR4
Memory SpeedDDR4 3200
Memory Spec8 GB x 1
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)1
Maximum Memory Supported64 GB
SSD500GB
HDDNo
Storage Spec500 GB M.2 NVMe
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
LAN Chipset1 x Realtek RTL8111H
1 x Realtek RTL8125BG-CG
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
BrandMSI
ModelCubi 5 12M-444US
Screen SizeNo Screen
Front USB1 x ThunderBolt4 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Front Audio Ports1 x Mic-in / Headphone-out combo
Rear USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (rear)
Internal Bays1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
Dimensions (H x W x D)2.11" x 4.88" x 4.88"
Weight3.09 lbs.
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size222 × 203 × 95 mm

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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