MSI Cubi NUC 1MG (without operating system)

256 GB, 8 GB, Intel Core 3 100U, Intel UHD Graphics
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Product details

The MSI Cubi NUC 1MG is a small yet powerful mini desktop with an incredibly compact 0.826-liter design, making it suitable for office work or as a home theater and entertainment PC. It supports UHD/4K 60Hz display output and quadruple monitor setups. The easily upgradable SFF case can accommodate both M.2 (1 x 2280, 1 x 2242) and 2.5-inch storage, as well as up to 16 GB of system memory (2 x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots), and can be VESA mounted for a tidy desktop. Made from PCR plastic (Post-Consumer Recycled) and featuring packaging designed from recycled pulp.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core 3 1st Gen
Graphics card model
Intel UHD Graphics
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.0 (4x)
Video connections
HDMI OUT (2x), Thunderbolt 4 (2x)
Network connections
RJ45 (2x)

General information

Item number
45622060
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
PC
Manufacturer No.
00B0B111-024
Release date
10.5.2024
May include power adapter
Yes

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Operating system

Operating system
No operating system

Processor

Number of processors
1x
Processor family
Core 3 1st Gen
Processor type
Intel Core 3 100U
Clock frequency
1.20 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
4.70 GHz
Max. TDP
15 W
Number of processor cores
6 -Core
Number of performance cores
2 -Core
Clock frequency performance cores
1.20 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
4.70 GHz
Number of efficiency cores
4 -Core
Clock frequency Efficiency cores
0.90 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores
4.70 GHz
Number of threads
8
Cache
10 MB

Processor cooling properties

Processor cooling type
Passive (fanless)

Memory

Memory
8 GB
Memory configuration
1 x 8GB
Max. supported memory
64 GB
Memory type
DDR5-RAM
RAM speed
5600 MHz
Set clock frequency
5600 MHz
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Number of memory slots
2
Number of free memory slots
1

Data storage controller

Internal connections
M.2 (2x)

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
256 GB
Form factor
M.2

SSD properties

SSD capacity
256 GB

Additional data storage

Further data carrier type
SSD
Storage capacity
256 GB

Motherboard properties

Chipset
Intel SoC

Graphics properties

Graphics hardware
Integrated graphics

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics card model
Intel UHD Graphics

Dedicated graphics card properties

Number of graphics cards
0
Graphics card model
Intel UHD Graphics

Network

Max. port speed
2500 Mbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az

Audio properties

Chip
Realtek ALC256
Audio channel
2.1 Channel

PC case properties

Number of 3.5" drive bays
0x
"Number of 2.5"" drive slots"
1x
Form factor
Ultra Slim

Connections

USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.0 (4x)
Video connections
HDMI OUT (2x), Thunderbolt 4 (2x)
Network connections
RJ45 (2x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Data ports
Card reader (1x)

Optical drive properties

Optical drive type
No drive

Card reader properties

Memory card type
microSD

Power supply properties

Power supply
120 W

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
205.14 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 4.88

Product dimensions

Length
13.30 cm
Width
13.60 cm
Height
5 cm
Weight
0.63 kg

Package dimensions

Length
22 cm
Width
21 cm
Height
10 cm
Weight
1.66 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
2 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «PC» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.NVIDIA
    1.2 %
  • 7.Blackview
    1.3 %
  • 7.MSI
    1.3 %
  • 9.GMKtec
    1.6 %
  • 10.Geekom
    1.9 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.Geekom
    1 day
  • 3.GMKtec
    1 day
  • 5.MSI
    2 days
  • 6.CSL
    4 days
  • 6.Dell
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «PC» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.Lenovo
    2.1 %
  • 5.NVIDIA
    2.1 %
  • 7.MSI
    2.2 %
  • 8.HP
    2.3 %
  • 9.Geekom
    2.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good83/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2025
  • PositiveVery compact, lightweight complete system
  • PositiveSolid everyday performance with SSD memory
  • PositiveWide range of wireless and connection options
  • NegativeEnergy efficiency could be better
  • NegativeNot suitable for computationally intensive tasks

The MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-023DE scored highly in the test with its powerful features in a minimalist format. Thanks to Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit LAN and a total of six USB ports, it fulfils current connectivity and interface requirements. The included VESA mount allows for space-saving installation, for example directly behind the screen...