msi Cubi 5 Mini PC: Core i5, 12M-028US
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msi Cubi 5 Mini PC: Core i5, 12M-028US
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Price History for MSI Cubi 5 Cubi 5 12M-028US Desktop PC, Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive,...
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| Current Price | $791.99 | October 27, 2024 |
| Highest Price | $791.99 | October 20, 2024 |
| Lowest Price | $791.99 | October 20, 2024 |
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msi Cubi 5 Mini PC: Core i5, 12M-028US Description
- Compact Yet Powerful: The Cubi 5 12M-028US offers the perfect balance of size and performance, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a small desktop computer without compromising on power.
- Lightning-Fast Storage: The 512GB SSD uses the PCIe GEN3x4 NVMe interface, providing lightning-fast read and write speeds for quick boot times and speedy application launches.
- Versatile Connectivity: The computer features a wide range of I/O ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, Thunderbolt Type-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort, allowing you to easily connect your peripherals and external displays.
- Energy-Saving Design: With a rated wattage of just 65W, the Cubi 5 12M-028US is highly energy-efficient, helping to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint.
- Easy to Setup: The computer comes with all the necessary cables and an adaptor for power supply, making it quick and easy to set up and start using right away.
msi Cubi 5 Mini PC: Core i5, 12M-028US Specification
Specification: msi Cubi 5 Mini PC: Core i5, 12M-028US
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msi Cubi 5 Mini PC: Core i5, 12M-028US Reviews (9)
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Stephan –
The write-up read as though this simply doesn’t have the OS installed, but it is in fact just a case with a motherboard and power supply. You need to bring your own RAM and Storage to make this usable. I’ve had good experience with MSI products over the years, but I’m subtracting a star for not being more clear about the actual configuration of this unit.
Mountain and Water –
I own a small dropshipping business, and this mini desktop has been a great buy. It’s small, so it fits perfectly in my home office, but powerful enough to handle all my apps and multiple monitors. The ports make it easy to connect everything I need, and it’s super quiet, even when I’m working long hours
Stephen Smith –
The iGPU on chip, is awesome. Videos are crystal clear AND smooth. AMD iGPUs can’t touch this !!! Some people actually don’t care about gaming. So sad that all videos on YouTube are focused on games. The 64 EUs on this chip work MAGIC. Intel CLEARLY demolishes AMD for internal graphics. The price for this unit is a crazy GOOD deal !!! You can get an OEM license for Windows for around $15. Yes, it is legal too. Retail Windows can be used from PC to PC. OEM windows is tied to the motherboard. Can’t be used for another PC, unless you call Microsoft.
Yael Ruiz Pucheta –
Es un excelente equipo, en general abre todo muy rápido y tiene una buena eficiencia energética. Sin embargo se debe considerar que el producto NO viene con memoria ram y disco ssd. Asà mismo no cuenta con sistema operativo. Por lo cual considero que debes tener cierto conocimiento para comprar los elementos faltantes he instalarlos. Por lo demás teniendo todos el hardware es un equipo fenomenal que ocupa poco espacio.
Héctor –
Cumple con lo especificado
hdiedrichs –
Note this is the intel graphic card not a geforce card. Works well enough for a low price alternative to a laptop if you don’t need a laptop display.
William Robert Cleghorne –
Product purchased as a basis for a Kodi-based HTPC. The Cubi was simple to plug in and turn on, and thus far works well.
I docked one star because of the confusion involved in installing an internal hard drive. The MSI website describes an optional baseplate that can be installed to accommodate a 2.5″ internal drive, in the case that you don’t want to use an external USB hard drive. This unit did not come with the second baseplate, and there is no mention of how to install a 2.5″ drive even though the unit did come with a SATA adapter and various screws for mounting an HDD to the hardware.
In the end, you *can* install an internal HDD, but the process is a little convoluted:
1) remove the existing baseplate, and locate the SATA port in the small space behind the DIMM
2) remove the two screws holding the DIMM in place and remove the DIMM. Attach the SATA adapter to the port. You need very small fingers (or appropriate plastic tools) to do this.
3) replace the DIMM and reinstall the DIMM mounting screws
4) attach the HDD to the other end of the SATA adapter. You need to do this *before* you attach the HDD to the baseplate.
5) now line up the HDD mounting holes to the corresponding holes on the baseplate and attach with provided screws
6) reattach the baseplate to the Cubi
Of course none of this is necessary if you opt for an external USB HDD instead of an internal HDD.
Public Name –
In the couple of weeks that I’ve had the MSI Cubi N ADL, it has been a good, aesthetic mini PC and fast enough for my basic computer needs. I gave it 4 stars but it could’ve gotten 5 stars if:
1. it had been even smaller in size, without reducing the number of ports.
2. it had been fanless. Don’t get me wrong- its fans are very quiet, but they are not completely inaudible.
3. it had had dual-channel RAM slots rather than single-channel RAM slot.
4. it had supported power-delivery over USB-C via a smaller power supply, like an iPhone charger.
5. it had been made from materials that don’t fall under California’s Proposition 65. Admittedly, other PC companies have the same problem too, but still, it was disturbing for me to notice the warning label.
I also like MSI’s customer service and how-to videos on YouTube. All in all, thus far I’m content with this mini PC and I hope it will serve me well for many years to come.
Justabobby –
The MSI Cubi 5 is a disappointment. The UEFI has issues. The PC runs hot. I kept it, but would not buy again.
“Secure Boot” could be turned off only if the UEFI is accessed through an OS with a valid signed key. Windows or recent Linux Ubuntu/Mint work. Search the web for “msi cubi 5 secure boot violation”. I have had other issues but since I don’t see forum posts from others with these issues it may be my own capabilities. I had recent MX and Sparky running but don’t assume that you can easily boot just any Linux distribution even with secure boot off. For example a Nobara flash drive that boots on other PCs does not boot on the Cubi 5 (but again, a more capable user may find success).
I usually run the Cubi and most PCs in default Linux “powersave” mode. At 0% CPU use, CPU temp is mid 30C. At ~12% it is mid 40C. At ~15% it is mid-high 50C. At 20% it often hits 60C. At 20% CPU use this PC is not silent because of fan noise. A Lenovo laptop with the same CPU at 15% runs about 15C cooler (same software – temps determined by gkrellm).
Otherwise the MSI Cubi 5 is OK. Everything works (haven’t used wifi) with Linux Mint. It is small yet holds both an NVMe and a 2.5″ drive. For a user with little expertise, the more powerful Cubi 5 has been a disappointment. A more capable user may find it a fun challenge.