MSI Cubi NUC Desktop, Intel Core 5-120U, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Home, 1 Year Warranty (1MG-009US)

Does not include HDD extension baseplate
Product purchased as a basis for a Kodi-based HTPC. The Cubi was simple to plug in and turn on, and thus far works well.I docked one star because of the confusion involved in installing an internal hard drive. The MSI website describes an optional baseplate that can be installed to accommodate a 2.5″ internal drive, in the case that you don’t want to use an external USB hard drive. This unit did not come with the second baseplate, and there is no mention of how to install a 2.5″ drive even though the unit did come with a SATA adapter and various screws for mounting an HDD to the hardware.In the end, you *can* install an internal HDD, but the process is a little convoluted:1) remove the existing baseplate, and locate the SATA port in the small space behind the DIMM2) remove the two screws holding the DIMM in place and remove the DIMM. Attach the SATA adapter to the port. You need very small fingers (or appropriate plastic tools) to do this.3) replace the DIMM and reinstall the DIMM mounting screws4) attach the HDD to the other end of the SATA adapter. You need to do this *before* you attach the HDD to the baseplate.5) now line up the HDD mounting holes to the corresponding holes on the baseplate and attach with provided screws6) reattach the baseplate to the CubiOf course none of this is necessary if you opt for an external USB HDD instead of an internal HDD.

disappointment
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.

MSI Cubi N ADL review – a good mini PC with some room for improvement
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.

Good alternative to a laptop.
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.

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