Jul 24, 2023
Fans of tiny PCs live in exciting times. Although the decision by Intel to discontinue the NUC series is disappointing for many, there is also positive news. Every day, new models are released. We recently talked about Azulle’s new Elite small PC. To address the need created by Intel’s NUC, MSI has also begun producing compact PCs with their Cubi & Pro DP line. Here are the specifics…
MSI’s Cubi & Pro DP line marks the company’s official entry into the Mini PC market.
The entry-level MSI Cubi series may be exactly what you’re searching for if you need a PC that can manage your daily work without any issues. This model has up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM and is powered by 12th generation Intel Alder Lake and Alder Lake-N processors.
With all the I/O you could possibly need, including Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, dual Ethernet connections, and more, it has a tiny 0.66 litre footprint. The MSI Cubi is anticipated to go on sale in Q3 2023, with a $499 starting price.
MSI has you covered if you need a little bit extra performance. The most expensive model is the Pro DP series, which supports desktop-grade Raptor Lake-S or 13th Gen Raptor Lake-P CPUs. Additionally, it has up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM. Naturally, a rise in performance leads to an increase in price. The PRO DP10 13M is priced at $799 as of right now.
Windows 11 Home is included with both the Cubi and Pro DP series, however MSI suggests Windows 11 Pro for business users.
| Feature | Cubi Series | Pro DP Series |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 | 13th Gen Raptor Lake-P or desktop-grade Raptor Lake-S |
| Dimensions | 0.66 liters | 1.1/2.3 liters |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 1.1/1.27 kg |
| I/O | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, Dual Ethernet Ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2, WiFi 6E, FW TPM design | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 2.5 GbE LAN port, HDMI + DP, WIFI6E support, 120W charging adapter |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | M.2 / 2.5″ SATA | 2 M.2 slots, 1 2.5″ HDD slot |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Price | Starting at $499 | Starting at $799 |
