We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Small black square mini desktop with rounded edges

MSI

MSI Cubi 5 Professional Mini Desktop i3-1215U 16GB 512GB

SKU CH-VKPG-6W8BN

Ultra-compact desktop with 6-core i3-1215U, 16 GB DDR4, 512 GB PCIe SSD, Thunderbolt 4 and triple 4K display support

  • TypeStudent / Home Office
  • Form FactorMini Tower
  • UsageWork / Business
  • ColorBlack
  • Power Supply65W
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro

Sizename 16GB RAM · 512GB SSD

  • Six-core i3-1215U reaches 4.4 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 3200 handles many browser tabs and apps at once
  • 512 GB PCIe SSD cuts boot time and speeds file access
  • Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and DP drive three 4K monitors
  • Wi-Fi 6 and dual RJ45 give fast wired or wireless networking

Compact workstation for office tasks

The MSI Cubi 5 Professional Mini Desktop ships with an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 16GB DDR4 3200 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed. Intel UHD Graphics drives up to three 4K displays through HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt 4. Two RJ45 ports and Wi-Fi 6 handle wired and wireless networking.

Check power and memory headroom

The unit draws power from a 65W external adapter; verify the AC plug suits your region before connecting. Two SODIMM slots are populated to reach 16GB, leaving no free slots unless modules are replaced; maximum supported capacity is 64GB. No 2.5-inch drive bay is present, so additional storage must use the single M.2 slot.

Steady output during long sessions

The 65W power budget and compact 4.88 x 4.88 x 2.11 inch chassis limit sustained turbo frequencies; expect clocks to settle near the 3.3 GHz base under continuous multi-threaded load. Passive airflow across the small heatsink keeps the i3-1215U within thermal limits without audible fan noise. Thunderbolt 4 bandwidth remains stable during extended file transfers.

Highlights

  • Six-core i3-1215U reaches 4.4 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 3200 handles many browser tabs and apps at once
  • 512 GB PCIe SSD cuts boot time and speeds file access
  • Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and DP drive three 4K monitors
  • Wi-Fi 6 and dual RJ45 give fast wired or wireless networking

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesCubi
Model5
TypeStudent / Home Office
Form FactorMini Tower
UsageWork / Business
ColorBlack
Power Supply65W
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i3
CPU NameIntel Core i3-1215U
GPU/VGA TypeIntel UHD Graphics
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
Memory SpeedDDR4 3200
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)2
Memory Slots (Available/Total)2 total
Maximum Memory Supported64 GB
SSD512GB PCIe
HDDNo
Optical Drive TypeNo
Screen SizeNo Screen
LAN Speed2.5Gbps
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
BluetoothYes
Front USB3
Front Audio Ports1
Rear USB2
RJ452 port
Dimensions (H x W x D)4.88" x 4.88" x 2.11"
Weight1 Lbs

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

Does the Cubi 5 Professional come with a keyboard and mouse, or must they be purchased separately?

The supplier description lists keyboard and mouse as none, so you will need to buy them separately.

Is the 16 GB of DDR4 3200 memory the maximum this unit supports, or can it be expanded?

The system has two SODIMM slots and supports up to 64 GB, so the installed 16 GB can be expanded later.

What does the 4.4 GHz maximum turbo frequency of the i3-1215U mean for everyday workloads?

The processor can temporarily boost to 4.4 GHz on demanding tasks while running at a 3.3 GHz base for sustained work.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.