MSI Cubi 5 NUC 1M (Intel Core 5) Mini PC

Description

Business-Grade Performance in 0.83 Litres

The MSI Cubi 5 1M with Core 5 120U sits in the mid-tier of the Cubi 5 1M range, offering the same chassis, I/O array, and feature set as the Core 7 variant at a more accessible price point. The Core 5 120U is a 10-core (2 Performance + 8 Efficient), 12-thread Raptor Lake-U Refresh processor boosting to 5.0GHz — well-matched to office productivity, multitasking, digital signage, POS terminals, and general business workloads. Compared to the Core 7 150U, the performance gap is modest: the two chips share the same core count and architecture, with clock speed as the primary differentiator. For budget-conscious deployments where the Core 7’s peak boost speed isn’t a hard requirement, the Core 5 is the practical choice.

Three-Display Output with Thunderbolt 4

Display connectivity spans three simultaneous outputs: one Thunderbolt 4 on the front (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 4K@60Hz, with 15W Power Delivery out), one HDMI 2.1 on the rear (4K@60Hz), and one DisplayPort 1.4 on the rear. Front I/O also includes two USB 10Gbps Type-A ports and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The rear adds two further USB 10Gbps Type-A ports — four USB-A ports in total across the unit. A Kensington lock slot and external power switch pin header are accessible from the side panel for secure and convenient mounted or hidden installations.

Dual LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, and DDR5 Memory Support

Wired networking uses a dual LAN configuration: one Realtek 2.5GbE port and one Realtek 1GbE port, suitable for network segmentation, failover, or simultaneous connection to separate network environments. Wireless is handled by Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX211) on equipped units, with Bluetooth 5.3. System memory is DDR5-5200 via two SO-DIMM slots, expandable up to 64GB. Storage uses one M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 slot and one open 2.5″ drive bay.

⚠️ Barebone Unit — RAM, SSD, and OS Not Included: This listing is for the Cubi 5 1M chassis and processor only. DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM RAM, an M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD, and an operating system must be sourced and installed separately before the unit is usable. If you need a fully configured system, contact us for a bundle quote.

⚠️ Intel Graphics — Dual-Channel RAM Required for Best Performance: The Core 5 120U uses Intel integrated graphics. Performance improves meaningfully in dual-channel mode — install RAM in both SO-DIMM slots rather than a single stick to get the best out of the integrated GPU.

⚠️ Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 5 — Varies by Unit: The Cubi 5 1M ships with either the Intel AX211 (Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3) or the AzureWave AW-CB515NF (Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0) depending on the specific unit. Confirm with your supplier if Wi-Fi 6E is a hard requirement for your deployment.

⚠️ Dual LAN — Not Dual 2.5G: The two LAN ports are one 2.5GbE and one 1GbE — not dual 2.5GbE. If dual 2.5GbE is a deployment requirement, the MSI Cubi NUC 1M is the correct model.

Key Highlights

• Processor: Intel Core 5 120U, Raptor Lake-U Refresh, 10 Cores / 12 Threads, up to 5.0GHz
• Core Configuration: 2 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores
• Graphics: Intel Graphics (integrated; dual-channel DDR5 recommended)
• RAM: 2× DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM slots, up to 64GB (not included)
• Storage: 1× M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 (not included) | 1× 2.5″ drive bay (open)
• Display Outputs: 1× Thunderbolt 4 / DP 1.4 (front, 4K@60Hz) | 1× HDMI 2.1 (rear, 4K@60Hz) | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (rear)
• Front I/O: 1× Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (DP + PD 15W) | 2× USB 10Gbps Type-A | 1× 3.5mm Combo Audio
• Rear I/O: 2× USB 10Gbps Type-A | 1× RJ45 2.5GbE | 1× RJ45 1GbE | 1× HDMI 2.1 | 1× DisplayPort 1.4
• Side: 1× Kensington Lock | 1× External Power Switch Pin Header
• Networking: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX211) or Wi-Fi 5 (AW-CB515NF, varies) | Bluetooth 5.3 / 5.0 | 2.5GbE + 1GbE Ethernet
• Security: fTPM | Kensington Lock
• VESA Mount: 75×75mm and 100×100mm (dual compatibility)
• Power Adapter: 65W external
• Dimensions: 124 × 124 × 53.7mm | Volume: 0.83L | Weight: 0.6kg
• OS: Not included (Windows 11 Home / Pro compatible)
• Warranty: MSI standard warranty

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