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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

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

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.

Highlights

  • 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

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 Capacity8GB DDR4
Memory SpeedDDR4 3200
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)2
Memory Slots (Available/Total)2 total
Maximum Memory Supported64 GB
SSD256GB 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

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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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