{"product_id":"msi-cubi-5-12m-barebone-mini-pc-intel-core-i7-1255u","title":"MSI Cubi 5 12M Barebone Mini PC - Intel Core i7-1255U","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MSI Cubi 5 12M Barebone Mini PC packs a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor into a compact 0.66L chassis, designed for professionals and creators who need computing power in a space-constrained desk setup. It arrives as a barebone system — you supply the RAM, storage and operating system — making it flexible and cost-effective for custom builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12th Gen Intel Core i7 with 10 cores\u003c\/strong\u003e — The i7-1255U runs at 1.2 GHz base with Turbo Boost up to 4.7 GHz, combining 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores to handle multithreaded work and single-threaded responsiveness together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree displays, dual Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e — It supports up to three external monitors via HDMI, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4, plus dual LAN ports (2.5GbE and 1GbE) for redundant or bonded network setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual storage slots\u003c\/strong\u003e — One M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot and one 2.5\" bay give you room for a fast boot drive and capacity expansion without external docks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3\u003c\/strong\u003e — Modern wireless keeps it connected to fast networks and multiple peripherals without cluttering the desk with cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVESA mountable chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Attach it directly to a monitor arm or wall bracket using either 100×100 mm or 75×75 mm VESA patterns for a clean, cable-managed workspace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core i7-1255U (12th Gen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCores \/ Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 cores \/ 12 threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Boost Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.7 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBase Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNone (barebone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNone (barebone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChassis Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.66L (124 × 124 × 53.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports DDR4 SO-DIMM memory up to 3200 MHz, with two slots for a maximum of 64 GB dual-channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts an M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4) or SATA drive in the primary slot, plus a 2.5\" SATA SSD or HDD in the secondary slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Displays output via HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4 or Thunderbolt 4, with support for up to three simultaneous monitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Mounts to monitor arms or walls using standard VESA 100×100 mm or 75×75 mm patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Barebone configuration means you must supply and install your own RAM, storage drives and operating system before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome office and creative workstations needing multi-monitor setups and file storage without taking up desk space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork-heavy deployments where dual Ethernet ports enable failover, bonding or segregated traffic lanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious builders who want 12th Gen Intel performance but don't want to pay for pre-installed RAM or storage they'll replace anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact media centers and HTPC setups that need three display outputs and silent operation in living spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who want an out-of-box ready system — this barebone requires self-assembly of memory, storage and OS installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads — integrated Iris Xe Graphics is adequate for office and light creative work, not demanding 3D rendering or gaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications requiring desktop-class compute power — the 15W TDP and mobile-optimized i7-1255U prioritize efficiency over sustained peak performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTABLE \u0026amp; POWERFUL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquips up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor with 10 cores and 12 threads, delivering computing capability and keeping you in the flow, wherever you go. Also, enjoy more detailed, immersive viewing experience with Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIOUS IO PORTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a complete array of I\/O ports, it can connect all devices you need and connect many devices at the same time so you can multi-task with those devises to make you work more efficiently and of course you won't need an adaptor or a dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor \u0026amp; Graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcessor Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core i7-1255U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12th Gen Intel Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCores \/ Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 cores \/ 12 threads (2 P-core + 8 E-core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBase Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.2 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTurbo Boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 4.7 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 MB Smart Cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTDP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Iris Xe (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; 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