msiCubi 5 Barebones Mini PC: Intel Core i3-1215U, WiFi 6E, BT 5.2, Thunderbolt Type-C, Dual Display, Energy Efficient, Black: 12M-086BUS

I run a small coffee shop and needed a solid desktop upgrade for the back office. The Cubi was perfect—it mounts right to the back of my MSI monitor, which saves a ton of space on my tiny desk. Even with a bunch of programs open (spreadsheets, inventory, emails, etc.), it runs smooth and fast with no lag. Super quiet too. If you need something compact that can still handle a busy workload, this is a great pick.

Just bought the Cubi NUC recently for my work-from-home set up and it’s been great. It’s small, doesn’t make any noise, and has plenty of ports for everything I need. It runs smoothly all day with my essential office applications like Word and Excel. Really happy with it !!

In the couple of weeks that I’ve had the MSI Cubi N ADL, it has been a good, aesthetic mini PC and fast enough for my basic computer needs. I gave it 4 stars but it could’ve gotten 5 stars if:1. it had been even smaller in size, without reducing the number of ports.2. it had been fanless. Don’t get me wrong- its fans are very quiet, but they are not completely inaudible.3. it had had dual-channel RAM slots rather than single-channel RAM slot.4. it had supported power-delivery over USB-C via a smaller power supply, like an iPhone charger.5. it had been made from materials that don’t fall under California’s Proposition 65. Admittedly, other PC companies have the same problem too, but still, it was disturbing for me to notice the warning label.I also like MSI’s customer service and how-to videos on YouTube. All in all, thus far I’m content with this mini PC and I hope it will serve me well for many years to come.

I own a small dropshipping business, and this mini desktop has been a great buy. It’s small, so it fits perfectly in my home office, but powerful enough to handle all my apps and multiple monitors. The ports make it easy to connect everything I need, and it’s super quiet, even when I’m working long hours

The MSI Cubi 5 is a disappointment. The UEFI has issues. The PC runs hot. I kept it, but would not buy again."Secure Boot" could be turned off only if the UEFI is accessed through an OS with a valid signed key. Windows or recent Linux Ubuntu/Mint work. Search the web for "msi cubi 5 secure boot violation". I have had other issues but since I don't see forum posts from others with these issues it may be my own capabilities. I had recent MX and Sparky running but don't assume that you can easily boot just any Linux distribution even with secure boot off. For example a Nobara flash drive that boots on other PCs does not boot on the Cubi 5 (but again, a more capable user may find success).I usually run the Cubi and most PCs in default Linux "powersave" mode. At 0% CPU use, CPU temp is mid 30C. At ~12% it is mid 40C. At ~15% it is mid-high 50C. At 20% it often hits 60C. At 20% CPU use this PC is not silent because of fan noise. A Lenovo laptop with the same CPU at 15% runs about 15C cooler (same software - temps determined by gkrellm).Otherwise the MSI Cubi 5 is OK. Everything works (haven't used wifi) with Linux Mint. It is small yet holds both an NVMe and a 2.5" drive. For a user with little expertise, the more powerful Cubi 5 has been a disappointment. A more capable user may find it a fun challenge.

Really nice little computer. Fast, powerful with no issues to date.

We got the cubi nuc for our son to help him with his schoolwork, and it’s been the best choice. It’s small, quiet, and handled all his assignments and homework’s easily. And it’s not powerful enough for gaming, which is exactly what we wanted - no distractions!

Note this is the intel graphic card not a geforce card. Works well enough for a low price alternative to a laptop if you don't need a laptop display.