MSI Cubi 5 12M Intel Core i7-1255U Barebone, Mini-PC, SFF, ThunderBolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen2, HDMI, DisplayPort, Dual LAN, WiFi, BT, VESA, Supports Max 64GB DDR4 SO-DIMM (2 Slots), M.2 (1 Slot), 2.5'SSD/HDD (1 Slot)
Product Technical Specification
| Processor | |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor generation | Intel Core i7-12xxx |
| Processor model | i7-1255U |
| Processor frequency | 4.7 |
| Processor cores | 10 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor lithography | 7 |
| Performance cores | 2 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core boost frequency | 4.7 |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 3.5 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.7 |
| Processor cache | 12 |
| Memory | |
| Memory slots type | SO-DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 3200 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Storage | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Storage drive sizes supported | 2.5,M.2 |
| SSD form factor | 2.5" |
| Storage drive interface | M.2,Serial ATA III |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
| Graphics | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Graphics card family | Intel |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Number of displays supported | 3 |
| Audio | |
| Built-in speaker(s) | No |
| Network | |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111H,Realtek RTL8125-BG,Realtek RTL8125-CG |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0b |
| DVI port | No |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 |
| Design | |
| Chassis type | 0.66L sized PC |
| Product colour | Black |
| Cooling type | Active |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| LED indicators | System |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Panel mounting interface | 75 x 75,100 x 100 |
| Product type | Mini PC (<= 3L) barebone |
| Performance | |
| Motherboard form factor | NUC |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Number of processors supported | 1 |
| Operating system installed | No |
| Technical details | |
| Warranty period | 2 |
| Logistics data | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Power | |
| Power supply type | External AC adapter |
| Power supply | 65 |
| Number of power supply units | 1 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 124 |
| Depth | 124 |
| Height | 53.7 |
| Weight | 550 |
| Package width | 205 |
| Package depth | 220 |
| Package height | 94 |
| Package weight | 1390 |
| Packaging content | |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Display included | No |
| Mouse included | No |
| Keyboard included | No |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
The MSI Cubi 5 12M is a small yet powerful mini-desktop with an incredibly compact 0.7L design suitable for commercial office work or use as home-theatre/entertainment PC (supports UHD/4K 60Hz display output & triple-monitor setups).
The Cubi 5 12M i7 1255U BB is a barebone system equipped with an Intel 12th Gen Core i7-1255U processor, but does not include required DDR4 memory, storage, or software. Features Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
The easy-to-upgrade SFF case can house both M.2 (with auto switch) & 2.5-inch SSD storage, as well as up to 64 GB of system memory (2 x DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMMs), and is VESA-mountable for a cleaner desktop.
Thanks to its cooling-optimized layout and low-noise fan, the MSI Cubi 5 12M is not only an energy-efficient computing solution but is also very quiet, running at a whisper-level 28 dBA while in idle mode.
Front & rear I/O include dual Intel 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps ethernet LAN, Mic-in, Headphones-out, Thunderbolt 4 and 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports."
| Processor | |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor generation | Intel Core i7-12xxx |
| Processor model | i7-1255U |
| Processor frequency | 4.7 |
| Processor cores | 10 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor lithography | 7 |
| Performance cores | 2 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core boost frequency | 4.7 |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 3.5 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.7 |
| Processor cache | 12 |
| Memory | |
| Memory slots type | SO-DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 3200 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Storage | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Storage drive sizes supported | 2.5,M.2 |
| SSD form factor | 2.5" |
| Storage drive interface | M.2,Serial ATA III |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
| Graphics | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Graphics card family | Intel |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Number of displays supported | 3 |
| Audio | |
| Built-in speaker(s) | No |
| Network | |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111H,Realtek RTL8125-BG,Realtek RTL8125-CG |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0b |
| DVI port | No |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 |
| Design | |
| Chassis type | 0.66L sized PC |
| Product colour | Black |
| Cooling type | Active |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| LED indicators | System |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Panel mounting interface | 75 x 75,100 x 100 |
| Product type | Mini PC (<= 3L) barebone |
| Performance | |
| Motherboard form factor | NUC |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Number of processors supported | 1 |
| Operating system installed | No |
| Technical details | |
| Warranty period | 2 |
| Logistics data | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Power | |
| Power supply type | External AC adapter |
| Power supply | 65 |
| Number of power supply units | 1 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 124 |
| Depth | 124 |
| Height | 53.7 |
| Weight | 550 |
| Package width | 205 |
| Package depth | 220 |
| Package height | 94 |
| Package weight | 1390 |
| Packaging content | |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Display included | No |
| Mouse included | No |
| Keyboard included | No |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a simple, hassle-free returns policy. If for whatever
reason you are not happy with the item purchased, you can return it to us
within 14 days of receipt for a refund. This applies to items purchased
direct through Buykingston only.
Our 14 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee:
For items returned in resaleable condition, with all original packaging. If
an item has been opened for inspection but shows signs of use beyond that, a
deduction may apply to reflect the reduced value — see our full
Terms & Conditions
(Section 12) for details.
Some items are excluded from our money-back guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include:
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products, such as flash memory products with
custom logos on them, e.g. USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
14 days from date of receipt, or expected date of receipt on non-tracked
items.
How do I go about returning my order?
Please contact us
via our contact page with your order number. We will provide you with an RMA
number and return instructions, including your return deadline and whether a
freepost label applies to your order.
Do I need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number before sending anything back.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes, to qualify for our 14 day money-back guarantee. For faulty items, we
understand you may no longer have the original packaging.
Who pays for return postage?
If your item is faulty, damaged, or not as described, we cover reasonable
return postage, or provide a freepost label where available. If you are
returning an item for another reason (including simply changing your mind),
you are responsible for return postage unless we have expressly confirmed a
freepost label in your RMA email — we recommend using a tracked and
insured service for items of significant value.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
directly for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Sections 11–13 of our Terms & Conditions.