PC/Workstation Barebones

MSI Cubi 5 12M Intel Core i5 1235U Barebone, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (NO RAM, NO Storage, NO OS), IRIS XE Graphics/ThunderBolt 4/Type C/HDMI/DisplayPort/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA

SKU:CUBI 5 12M I5 1235U BB

"Cubi 5 12M: The Energy Efficient Mini-PC

The MSI Cubi 5 12M is a small yet powerful mini-desktop with an incredibly compact 0.7L design suitable for commercial office work or use as home-theatre/entertainment PC (supports UHD/4K 60Hz display output & triple-monitor setups).

The Cubi 5 12M i5 1235U BB is a barebone system equipped with an Intel 12th Gen Core i5-1235U processor, but does not include required DDR4 memory, storage, or software. Features Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

The easy-to-upgrade SFF case can house both M.2 (with auto switch) & 2.5-inch SSD storage, as well as up to 64 GB of system memory (2 x DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMMs), and is VESA-mountable for a cleaner desktop.

Thanks to its cooling-optimized layout and low-noise fan, the MSI Cubi 5 12M is not only an energy-efficient computing solution but is also very quiet, running at a whisper-level 28 dBA while in idle mode.

Front & rear I/O include dual Intel 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps ethernet LAN, Mic-in, Headphones-out, Thunderbolt 4 and 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports."

  • Specification

    Motherboard
    Motherboard form factorNUC
    Number of processors supported1
    Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
    Processor
    Built-in processorYes
    Processor modeli5-1235U
    Processor boost frequency4.4 GHz
    Processor threads12
    Processor frequency4.4 GHz
    Processor lithography7 nm
    Processor cores10
    Processor familyIntel® Core i5
    Number of processors supported1
    Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
    Processor manufacturerIntel
    Processor cache12 MB
    Performance cores2
    Efficient cores8
    Performance-core boost frequency4.4 GHz
    Efficient-core boost frequency3.3 GHz
    Processor generation12th gen Intel® Core i5
    Memory
    Memory slots typeSO-DIMM
    Number of memory slots2
    Memory channelsDual-channel
    Supported memory clock speeds3200 MHz
    Maximum internal memory64 GB
    Video
    On-board graphics cardYes
    Graphics card familyIntel
    Storage
    Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
    Storage drive sizes supported2.5,M.2
    Storage drive interfaceM.2, Serial ATA III
    Number of storage drives supported2
    SSD form factor2.5"
    NVMeYes
    Graphics
    Number of displays supported3
    On-board graphics cardYes
    Graphics card familyIntel
    On-board graphics card modelIntel Iris Xe Graphics
    Audio
    Built-in speaker(s)No
    Network
    Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    Bluetooth version5.3
    BluetoothYes
    Ethernet LANYes
    Wi-FiYes
    LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H, Realtek RTL8125-BG, Realtek RTL8125-CG
    Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
    Ports & interfaces
    DisplayPort version1.4
    Combo headphone/mic portYes
    DC-in jackYes
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity4
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
    HDMI version2.0b
    DisplayPorts quantity1
    HDMI ports quantity1
    Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
    DVI portNo
    Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
    Expansion slots
    Number of M.2 (M) slots1
    Design
    Motherboard form factorNUC
    VESA mountingYes
    Product typeMini PC barebone
    Housing materialPlastic
    Cable lock slot typeKensington
    Cable lock slotYes
    On/off switchYes
    Panel mounting interface75 x 75,100 x 75 mm
    LED indicatorsSystem
    Cooling typeActive
    Product colourBlack
    Chassis type0.66L sized PC
    CertificationFCC, CB/CE, UL & CUL, VCCI, RCM
    Performance
    Motherboard form factorNUC
    Number of displays supported3
    Operating system installedNo
    Number of processors supported1
    Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
    Colour
    Product colourBlack
    Technical details
    Cable lock slot typeKensington
    Cable lock slotYes
    Panel mounting interface75 x 75,100 x 75 mm
    Quick start guideYes
    Processor cores10
    Cooling typeActive
    Chassis type0.66L sized PC
    Warranty period2 year(s)
    Packaging data
    Power cord includedYes
    Drivers includedYes
    AC adapter includedYes
    Package width205 mm
    Package depth220 mm
    Package height94 mm
    Package weight1.39 kg
    Certificates
    CertificationFCC, CB/CE, UL & CUL, VCCI, RCM
    Indication
    LED indicatorsSystem
    Software
    Operating system installedNo
    Management features
    On/off switchYes
    Features
    Number of displays supported3
    Logistics data
    Country of originChina
    Power
    Power supply typeExternal AC adapter
    Power supply65 W
    Number of power supply units1
    Operational conditions
    Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
    Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%
    Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C
    Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%
    Weight & dimensions
    Width124 mm
    Depth124 mm
    Height53.7 mm
    Package width205 mm
    Package depth220 mm
    Package height94 mm
    Package weight1.39 kg
    Weight550 g
    Packaging content
    Display includedNo
    Power cord includedYes
    Drivers includedYes
    AC adapter includedYes
    Mouse includedNo
    Quick start guideYes
    Keyboard includedNo
    Other features
    Chassis type0.66L sized PC
    Country of originChina
    Warranty period2 year(s)