MSI Cubi

231 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 231 reviews of MSI Cubi. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Views about the design and reliability are generally positive. The size and price are also appreciated, whereas reviews are divided on the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the MSI Cubi is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of MSI Cubi from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design. The size also gets good comments.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for MSI Cubi

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of MSI Cubi from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability. The price is also appreciated. Some have doubts about the size.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

MSI Cubi Review

For a while it seemed that all in one systems, machines which have the main PC components built into the back of the screen, would be the next big thing. That hasn't happened and instead the trend looks to be going more towards ultra compact systems,...

Starting with the build quality and design of the MSI Cubi we have no concerns. The system feels solid, is finished well and has a decent port layout. Access to the inside for upgrading components is very easy, just four screws, and we really like that...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Leo Waldock (kitguru.net)

MSI Cubi Review

MSI is offering its Cubi Mini PC in four different specifications with varying levels of CPU grunt, MSI is offering its Cubi Mini PC in four different specifications with varying levels of CPU grunt, depending on the price you pay. Cubi is a barebones...

Low price

The only snags with MSI Cubi are the low power processor and graphics, but of course these are the central features of this tiny PC and allow it to work so coolly and quietly. It’s a conundrum but Broadwell Core i3 is both the strength and weakness of...

May, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great little box.

Used 2 x Crucial 8GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model CT102464BF160B Didn't have to update bios.

- Cost. $109 after a $20 MIR. - Performance. CPU Benchmark of 2023. - Size. Smaller than a NUC - Ease of use. Very easy to add ram and, in my case, a 2.5" SSD. The supplied sata cable works great and is simple to attach. - Quiet. There is a small fan...

- None

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good barebones system, but the fan is loud and sounds like it won't last long

The sata connector is really awkward to connect, it is very close to the side of the case and you have to use quite a bit of force, but once it's on it's fine. No hdmi 2.0, but i knew this before buying. If the fan wasn't messed up i'd probably give...

Speedy little system. Good form factor. Probably one of the most powerful mini pcs you can buy.

My main gripe is that the fan is really loud, sounds like it might be dying. It doesn't sound smooth at all. I should have done an exchange before my 30 days were up.

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Form Factor

Great little PC with small form factor. Wish I could get the 16GB DDR3L to work but probably overkill anyway. Will stick with the single stick of 8GB. Still hope that MSI responds with a solution Update: I have updated to the latest BIOS and the 2...

Small Form Factor! This thing is small and compact. I added the SSD and it is still small. The i5 has plenty of punch to run a small server.

1. I couldn't to get both sticks of RAM to work for 16GB. Tried three different low voltage 1.35 volt DDR3L SODIMMs and only one stick will boot. This included G.Skill Ripjaws Series Laptop Memory F3-1600C9D-16GRSL 16GB (2 x 8G) DDR3 SO-DIMM 1.35v...

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Hardware issues galore

I have been setting up PCs since the min-90s. This one sadly proved to be the biggest waste of time, at least from what I can recall. When the original unit arrived I immediately added 8GB of RAM (2x4). After reading other reviews on how picky this PC...

- Price - Features

- Multiple HW failures across two separate units - Unit is very choosy about what RAM it will accept - Cover is difficult to get back on after making hardware changes

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best Price in Town

MEMORY: Not "Picky" at all if you use the right stuff. I am using 1.35 volt RAM contrary to the 1.5 volt RAM incorrectly suggested above. I am using 4 GB Item #: N82E16820239699 and it works great. CABLE: The ssd cable attaches to the motherboard with...

I have had one of these for several months and just bought a second one here at Newegg because I could not find a better price anywhere. I have had numerous mini pc's and found this to be the best of the lot. First off, it has a fan and runs much...

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Update

The Celeron version is all thats needed and 4 GB RAM is plenty too. RAM is the 1.35 volt type , not 1.5 volts as stated in the specs above.

I installed an SSD with Windows 7 pre-loaded and then upgraded it to Windows 10. No BIOS changes or updates of any kind were required for Windows 10. It works flawlessly on the Celeron version ($110 after rebate) and I can not tell the difference...

Cons: None.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very quiet and low power consumption, low profile

the msi cubi line seems to get knocked around by those that want the world for $200, however i found this works for my objective of having a low profile, low power consumption basic pc. I have the 005bus, pentium 3805 which is both a power miser and...

form factor takes very little space on a desktop, pretty sleek design, very quiet so far. I did receive adequate support from both MSI and Newegg, very affordable

tricky setup, power button too close to usbs

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best Price in Town

I am using 1.35 volt RAM contrary to the 1.5 volt RAM suggested above. I am using 4GB Item#: N82E16820239699 and it works great. The ssd cable attaches to the motherboard with the cable flush against the case and the pull strap towards the case...

None, it is easy to work on and is sturdy as well as reliable.

Mar, 2016

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