{"product_id":"msi-cubi-nuc-ai-1umg-barebone-mini-pc-core-ultra-5-125h","title":"MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Barebone Mini PC - Core Ultra 5 125H","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Barebone Mini PC is a compact desktop system built around Intel's Core Ultra 5 processor with integrated NPU, designed for users who need AI-capable computing in a tiny footprint. It arrives without RAM, storage, or operating system, letting you configure it to your exact needs. The 0.51-liter chassis supports up to four displays, dual 2.5G networking, and includes enterprise-grade security features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel AI Boost NPU built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Core Ultra 5 125H CPU includes a dedicated neural processing unit for AI workloads, handled separately from the main processor cores. MSI's AI Engine automatically optimizes performance without manual tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-monitor setup out of the box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two HDMI 2.1 outputs let you run four displays simultaneously, ideal for trading floors, design studios, or multi-window office work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 2.5G LAN for redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two independent gigabit Ethernet ports mean faster throughput or network failover without losing connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarebone: you choose the RAM and storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — It ships with no memory or drives installed, so you can pick DDR5 speeds and SSD capacities that match your budget and workload. Supports up to 64 GB RAM and two M.2 NVMe drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edTPM 2.0 security and Kensington Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e — Discrete Trusted Platform Module hardware protects sensitive credentials and passwords. The Kensington slot adds physical theft protection for office or shared environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower meter and carbon tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in tools show real-time power consumption, calculate electricity costs, and estimate carbon emissions—useful for sustainability-conscious workplaces.\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 Ultra 5 125H (14 cores, 18 threads, up to 4.5 GHz, 28 W TDP)\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%;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2× DDR5 5200 MHz SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB (not included)\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 slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× M.2 2280 (NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4) + 1× M.2 2242 (NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4)\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%;\"\u003eDisplays supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 4 (via 2× Thunderbolt 4 + 2× HDMI 2.1)\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%;\"\u003eNetworking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3\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;\"\u003e0.51 L (119.6 × 115.2 × 37.5 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%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.55 kg\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%;\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120 W adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Runs Windows 11, Linux, and other operating systems via USB or M.2 installation; you must supply the OS license and media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts two SO-DIMM DDR5 5200 MHz modules (up to 64 GB total); you must purchase and install them separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports one M.2 2280 and one M.2 2242 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD slot; no drives are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ VESA-mountable on standard 100 × 100 mm arms for wall or monitor-arm installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Requires external 120 W power adapter (included in the box).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: MSI Power Link feature works only with MSI-selected monitors that support the protocol; other displays can be connected but will not power on the PC automatically.\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\u003eOffice and professional workflows that need four external monitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI and machine learning work that benefits from a dedicated NPU alongside CPU cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers building a custom system who want to choose their own RAM and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise and secure environments requiring dTPM 2.0 hardware security and redundant networking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact installations where VESA mounting and a 0.51-liter chassis are essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBarebone buyers who need it ready to use:\u003c\/b\u003e you must buy and install RAM, storage, and an operating system before the first boot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers on a tight budget:\u003c\/b\u003e a complete system will cost more to assemble than an all-in-one pre-built alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle-monitor or mobile users:\u003c\/b\u003e the quad-display and dual-NIC features target office desks, not portable or minimal setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegacy software requiring older I\/O:\u003c\/b\u003e it has only USB-C, USB-A, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and gigabit Ethernet—no serial, parallel, or VGA ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-performance gaming:\u003c\/b\u003e the 28 W TDP and integrated graphics suit productivity; discrete GPUs are not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cubi NUC AI 1UMG is a mini pc equipped with Intel® AI Boost NPU and Intel® Core™ Ultra processor, and it won the Red Dot Design Award in 2024. With quadruple monitor support, dual 2.5G LAN network capabilities, sustainable material and packing design, the Cubi NUC AI is compact, versatile, yet capable mini desktop PC for home or the office with AI features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 125H with Intel® AI Boost NPU — Equipped with a built-in Intel® AI Boost NPU, the Cubi NUC AI Series provides users with an AI-ready PC experience. The Cubi NUC AI Series can support DDR5 5200MHz memory (2 x SO-DIMM, up to 64GB).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rear I\/O panels include two Thunderbolt 4, two HDMI 2.1 outputs, which support quadruple monitor setups for improved workflow efficiency or previewing e-commerce content. Network connectivity includes Intel wireless, Bluetooth, and dual 2.5G ethernet LAN. dTPM 2.0 (discrete Trusted Platform Module) hardware technology provides security for storing sensitive data \u0026amp; passwords. Kensington Lock slot included. The MSI Power Link allows the power button of MSI-selected monitors to turn on the Cubi NUC AI Series. The chassis is VESA-mountable (standard 100 x 100 mm).\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%;\"\u003eCPU model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125H\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%;\"\u003eCPU cores \/ threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e14 cores \/ 18 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%;\"\u003eBase clock\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%;\"\u003eBoost clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 4.5 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%;\"\u003eTDP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e28 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%;\"\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18 MB Intel 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%;\"\u003eGPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Arc Graphics (with dual-channel memory, min. 8GB×2) or Intel Graphics Integrated (single-channel)\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%;\"\u003eNPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel AI Boost NPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; 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