{"product_id":"msi-cubi-z-ai-8m-r9-8945hs-barebone-mini-pc","title":"MSI Cubi Z AI 8M R9 8945HS Barebone Mini PC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MSI Cubi Z AI 8M R9 8945HS Barebone Mini PC is a compact, 0.9-liter bare-bones system built around the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor for professionals and businesses that need capable desktop performance without the desk footprint. It ships without RAM, storage or an operating system, making it the right base for IT teams or power users who want to spec their own configuration. Its dual USB4 ports, four-display support, dual 2.5G LAN, and built-in NPU set it apart from entry-level mini PCs in the same size class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with integrated NPU\u003c\/strong\u003e — The processor includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit for AI-accelerated workloads, reducing the burden on the CPU and GPU during sustained AI tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour simultaneous displays supported\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two rear HDMI 2.1 outputs and two USB4 ports with DisplayPort 1.4 alt-mode let it drive up to four monitors at 4K@60Hz each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 2.5G LAN for network redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two Realtek 2.5-gigabit Ethernet ports allow link aggregation or a failover configuration, useful in environments where uptime matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB4 at 40 Gbps with power delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both USB4 ports support 40 Gbps data transfer; one accepts up to 100W power input so the unit can be powered from a compatible USB-C source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVESA-mountable 0.9-liter chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 100×100 mm VESA mount lets it sit behind a monitor, on a wall, or inside a digital signage enclosure, freeing the desk entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware security built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — A discrete TPM 2.0 (dTPM) handles data encryption at the hardware level, and a Kensington lock slot adds a physical theft deterrent.\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%;\"\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 9 8945HS\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;\"\u003eAMD Radeon 780M (integrated)\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 slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2× DDR5 5600 SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB\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 slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 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%;\"\u003eDisplay outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 4 (2× HDMI 2.1, 2× USB4 DP 1.4)\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\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%;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.9 Liter\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%;\"\u003eOperating system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreeDOS (barebone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts two DDR5 5600 SO-DIMM modules, upgradeable to 64 GB total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Storage slot takes an M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD — buyer must supply their own drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ VESA 100×100 mm mount included, compatible with most monitor VESA brackets and wall-mount arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Wi-Fi 6E (AMD RZ616) and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity without an adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Ships with FreeDOS — Windows or another OS must be installed separately. MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: This is a barebone unit: no RAM, no SSD and no OS are included. Buyers must purchase and install these components before the system is usable.\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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-monitor workstations\u003c\/b\u003e — four-display support at 4K@60Hz suits traders, content reviewers, and control-room operators who need expansive screen real estate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpace-constrained deployments\u003c\/b\u003e — the 0.9-liter chassis and VESA mount make it suitable for digital signage, kiosks, reception desks, or any install where a tower is impractical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAI-assisted workflows\u003c\/b\u003e — the integrated NPU accelerates AI applications in a sustained, power-moderate way, making it appropriate for inference tasks running continuously in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIT departments building to spec\u003c\/b\u003e — barebone format lets administrators choose and standardise their own RAM, SSD and OS across a fleet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecurity-conscious environments\u003c\/b\u003e — dTPM 2.0 encryption and Kensington lock support address both data and physical security requirements.\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\u003eBuyers wanting a ready-to-use PC\u003c\/b\u003e — this unit ships without RAM, storage or an OS and cannot boot until all three are added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscrete GPU workloads\u003c\/b\u003e — graphics are handled by the AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU; there is no slot or provision for a dedicated graphics card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle-cable desk setups requiring high wattage\u003c\/b\u003e — only one of the two USB4 ports supports PD-in (up to 100W); the other does not accept power input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing more than one M.2 drive\u003c\/b\u003e — the design provides a single M.2 2280 slot; additional internal storage is not supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cubi Z AI 8M mini PC features the AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series with built-in NPU, dual USB4 ports, dual HDMI for 4 displays, dual 2.5G LAN, and a compact 0.9-Liter design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cubi Z is perfect for spaces with limited room, featuring a 0.9-liter chassis. It can be mounted behind a monitor, on a wall, or in digital signage, freeing up desk space and creating a tidier workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquipped with up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 Processor, it delivers faster and more reliable performance, enabling users to multitask various applications effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupporting up to 4 displays with HDMI™-out and USB4 allows for increased productivity by providing more screen space to manage multiple applications simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubi Z offers dual 2.5G LAN for network redundancy, dTPM 2.0 for data encryption, and supports a Kensington lock for enhanced physical security, protecting your system both online and offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest Integrated NPU also powers more workloads; it is the best choice to accelerate AI programs for long-sustained, power moderate, intensive applications, elevating your workflow to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMSI AI Engine automatically detects user scenarios and adjusts performance, or display mode accordingly, eliminating the need for manual adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cubi Z is an ideal solution for tight spaces, efficiently handling tasks from basic computing to multimedia streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\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%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCubi Z AI 8M R9 8945HS BB\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%;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMini PC (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%;\"\u003eOperating system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreeDOS\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%;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFCC, CB\/CE, UL \u0026amp; CUL, VCCI, RCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor \u0026amp; memory\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%;\"\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 9 8945HS\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%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD SoC\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;\"\u003eBuilt-in (AMD Ryzen 8000 Series)\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%;\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAir cooling\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;\"\u003eAMD Radeon 780M (integrated)\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 5600 SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB\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;\"\u003e1× M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; I\/O\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%;\"\u003eLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2× Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5G\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%;\"\u003eWireless LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD RZ616, Wi-Fi 6E\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%;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.3\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%;\"\u003eFront ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1× Mic-in\/Headphone-out combo, 1× Card Reader\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%;\"\u003eRear ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2× USB4 Type-C (DP 1.4, up to 4K@60Hz; PD-out 15W; one supports PD-in up to 100W), 1× USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1× USB 2.0 Type-A, 2× RJ45 (2.5G), 2× HDMI 2.1 out (4K@60Hz)\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%;\"\u003eSide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× Kensington Lock, 1× External Power Switch Pin Header\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%;\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBuilt-in speaker, Mic-in\/Headphone-out combo jack\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%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003edTPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\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%;\"\u003eDimensions (W×D×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e136 × 132 × 50.10 mm (5.35 × 5.20 × 1.97 in)\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%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.79 kg (1.74 lbs)\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%;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.9 Liter\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%;\"\u003eVESA mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100 × 100 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%;\"\u003eAC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55697119740280,"sku":"MSI-7622","price":557.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/5af25db3b7444aa97816e4fe10cba8d71dbe64c0.jpg?v=1792012426","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/msi-cubi-z-ai-8m-r9-8945hs-barebone-mini-pc","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}