"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 i7 1255U BB is a barebone system equipped with an Intel 12th Gen Core i7-1255U 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."

Processor
Built-in processor	Yes
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	12th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-1255U
Processor cores	10
Processor threads	12
Processor boost frequency	4.7 GHz
Performance cores	2
Efficient cores	8
Processor lithography	14 nm
Performance-core boost frequency	4.7 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency	3.5 GHz
Processor cache	12 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W
Memory
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	3200 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Audio
Built-in speaker(s)	No
Ports & interfaces
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.0b
DVI port	No
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
DC-in jack	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	124 mm
Depth	124 mm
Height	53.7 mm
Weight	590 g
Package width	221 mm
Package depth	506 mm
Package height	469 mm
Package weight	1.33 kg
Power
Power supply type	External AC adapter
Power supply	65 W
Number of power supply units	1
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90%
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111H, Realtek RTL8125-BG, Realtek RTL8125-CG
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3
Storage
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5,M.2
SSD form factor	2.5"
Storage drive interface	M.2, Serial ATA III
NVMe	Yes
Number of storage drives supported	2
Certificates
Certification	FCC, CB/CE, UL & CUL, VCCI, RCM
Software
Operating system installed	No
Packaging content
Power cord included	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes
Drivers included	Yes
Display included	No
Mouse included	No
Keyboard included	No
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	1
Other features
Country of origin	China
Warranty period	2 year(s)
Design
Chassis type	0.66L sized PC
Product colour	Black
Cooling type	Active
Product type	Mini PC barebone
On/off switch	Yes
LED indicators	Yes
VESA mounting	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm
Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel
On-board graphics card model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Number of displays supported	3
Performance
Motherboard form factor	NUC
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC
Number of processors supported	1