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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

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core 5 120U
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
  • Memory Type SupportedDDR5 5200
  • Max Memory Supported64GB

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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelCubi NUC 1M-010BUS
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core 5 120U
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 5200
Max Memory Supported64GB
Storage InstalledNo Hard Drive
M.2 Slot1 x M.2 2280 SSD
1 x M.2 2242 SSD
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD with single memory / Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Core 5 processor above with dual-channel memory)
Onboard AudioRealtek ALC256
LAN2 x Intel I226V
Wireless LANIntel WiFi 6E AX211
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
2.5" Internal Bays1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD
Front USB2 x USB 10Gbps Type A
Front Audio Ports1 x Mic-in / Headphone-out combo
Card Reader1 x Micro-SD card Reader
HDMI2 x HDMI out (supports 4K @60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1)
Rear USB2 x USB 10Gbps Type A
RJ452 x RJ45
Other Rear Ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 2.1 alt-mode up to 4K@60Hz / PD-out 15W / One TBT support PD-in)
Power Supply120W
Dimensions5.34" x 5.22" x 1.97"
Weight1.38 lbs.
Features1 x Kensington Lock
75x75/100x100mm
Packaging1 x Quick Guide, 1 x Power Cord
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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