MSI has launched the Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG mini PCs that features the TSMC N3B fabrication process and comes with memory on chip (LPDDR5X) with speeds of up to 8533 MT/s, measuring just 0.826 liters, these are compact mini PCs designed for AI-app and tools using Intel Playground. Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors with Arc graphics and comes with an AI Boost NPU, it supports Microsoft’s Copilot+ features like CoCreator, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions, and Live Translation, it offers plenty of connectivity options for a mini pc with two Thunderbolt 4 ports (one with 100W Power Delivery), two 2.5GbE LAN ports, USB 3.2, HDMI with MSI Power Link, and a microSD reader. A dedicated Copilot button, built-in microphone, and speaker enhance AI interaction and voice commands. Constructed from eco-friendly PCR recycled materials, it’s available for pre-order in barebones configurations starting at $899 for a Core Ultra 7 258V with 32GB RAM or $999 for a Core Ultra 9 288V model.
Specifications of the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG MOP mini PC:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 288V Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 226V |
| NPU | AI Boost NPU for Copilot+ features |
| Memory | Memory on Package (MOP) Core Ultra 9 Processor: 32GB LPDDR5X up to 8533 MT/s Core Ultra 7 Processor: 32GB LPDDR5X up to 8533 MT/s Core Ultra 5 Processor: 16GB LPDDR5X up to 8533 MT/s |
| Storage | Not specified in source (barebones configuration) |
| Connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (1 with 100W Power Delivery), 2x 2.5GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI with MSI Power Link, microSD reader |
| AI Features | Copilot+ support: CoCreator, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions, Live Translation |
| Input/Output | Dedicated Copilot button, built-in microphone, built-in speaker |
| Material | PCR recycled materials (eco-friendly) |
| Size | 0.826 liters (compact design) |
| Price (Starting) | $899 (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM), $999 (Core Ultra 9 288V) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc™ Graphics 140V (integrated, Ultra 7 above) Intel Arc™ Graphics 130V (integrated, Ultra 5) |
These MSI Nuc supports three displays and an external power button for easy start of your PC in case you vesa mount your mini PC. These also have a nifty little known feature called power meter that can calculate how much power your mini system is consuming, users have to install the latest version of MSI Center to avail these features.
Via MSI
