[Advertorial] They have inexpensive and lightweight MSI Cubi boxes tailored for very light workloads, but also small and compact productivity computers and everything in between. There is an MSI Cubi for each profile.

MSI Cubi NUC computers are very small mini PCs. The boxes have a capacity of less than one liter, but that is enough to accommodate a wide variety of hardware. MSI makes the computers at one end of the spectrum for very light workloads, such as digital signagebut also makes them with solid specifications for those looking for a powerful but unobtrusive computer. There is an MSI Cubi NUC for everyone.

The devices are also environmentally friendly. MSI makes them from 42.9 percent PCR plastic and ships them in sustainable packaging. If you plan to work primarily on an external screen, you’ll also save on your laptop’s battery, keyboard, touchpad, and display, which you won’t be using anyway.

MSI Cubis comes in two main variants. The MSI Cubi N series is light and economical. This is particularly relevant when the workload is light. The MSI Cubi 5 series is more powerful and can be compared to a robust laptop in terms of performance. Both families are highly configurable, so there is a customized Cubi for almost every workload.

The unmanned screen

MSI Cubi NUC systems are available with economical and lightweight processors. You can configure them with chips up to the N100 series. The processors are characterized by their efficiency, not their pure performance.

This cost-effectiveness becomes interesting when you combine it with the connection options. You can easily connect a screen via HDMI or DisplayPort and thanks to VESA compatibility you can even attach the mini PC to the screen.

Combine these features with Wi-Fi or a reliable Ethernet connection and you get an ideal, unobtrusive computer for controlling information screens in your business. The NUCs are unobtrusive, powerful enough for the task, and efficient enough to stay on almost constantly.

The MSI Cubi N ADL is a great example of a minicomputer that values ​​efficiency over performance.

The virtualized environment

The lightweight MSI Cubi NUCs are not only suitable for unmanned use. They can perfectly serve as offices of large companies or in schools Thin client. The lightweight PCs control the screen, connect to peripherals such as a mouse and keyboard, and then connect to a virtualized desktop environment (VDI).

In such an environment, management is very important. For this reason, MSI ensures that the Cubi NUCs are easy to manage and secure, even remotely.

The office worker

Lightweight mini PCs are ideal as a gateway to a VDI environment or for controlling information screens. That doesn’t mean that a mini PC necessarily has to be light. There are many models that have more than enough horsepower to support office work. This can be done both at home and in the office.

MSI equips the Cubi NUCs with all sorts of processors that are primarily known from laptops. For example, the Cubi 5 1M series is available with Intel Core 3, Core 5 and Core 7 and you can install up to 64GB of RAM.

The Intel Core 7 150U has ten computing cores (including two P-cores) and can handle clock speeds of over 5 GHz. With these specs, a mini desktop is as powerful or even more powerful than the average office laptop.

Then why choose a mini PC? You don’t take the device home or to work, but that’s not always necessary. You can conveniently store the small shelf or mount it to the back of your screen, making your desk look much tidier. Can’t you hide it? Not a catastrophe either, because the Cubis received a Red Dot trophy for their sleek design. This is an added value for home workers, but also for those who work in a visible location in the office, such as a reception.

The Enthusiast

Mini desktops like the MSI Cubi N and Cubi NUC 1M are ideal for anyone who wants to equip their home (office) with a simple server. Alone or in combination with NAS storage, you can use them as the brains for a multimedia project or as a file server, for example. You can also use the Cubis as a central control point for surveillance cameras. MSI specifically supports you with the MSI Cloud Center application, with which you can connect to your small server wirelessly and from anywhere.

Flexibility for everyone

No matter what profile you belong to, MSI ensures that the Cubi hardware you choose supports you. For example, you will find several classic USB ports on the front of the MSI Cubi 5 1M and USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as HDMI and even two 2.5G RJ45 ports on the back.

Don’t need the portability of a laptop or the extreme performance of a dedicated workstation desktop? Then there is a mini PC tailored to your needs.

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