@@tendosingh5682 Yeah, expected. But for someone like me who plans to keep it as long as it lasts, the energy saving are going to be more worth it in the long run!
the 1255U may feel intimidating with some cases, but msi had done a great job when mini pc finally not just consumes low power and decent enough performance, but having Thunderbolt is also a neat little surprise as well if one need an egpu
i had a msi cube with intel n6000 cpu, it was the worst mini pc i ever had, always throttling because the cooling was so bad, it was so fucking slow, while the n6000 is not a bad cpu at all.
You had any msi cubi with passive cooler? I have passive-cooled MSI Cubi 8GL with intel celeron n4000 and it works perfectly in mini-server role without heavy workloads. Also have MSI Cubi N 12M (as in this review) with i3-1215u and it's not very silent under high workload, but has no problems with overheating or throttling. I think that different models of cubies are designed differently... Current models in the budget segment with N100 and N200 CPU's are N ADL and N ADL S, where "S" means "silent". This silent version have minimal adjusted TDP to avoid any problems with throttling again, but low performance because of it... Worst mini pc i ever had is morefine m6 with the same of yours intel n6000 CPU... It has total overheating with it's very small and very loud fan...
I enjoyed this review as I was curious to see what MSI was offering. I like the fact that the bottom is metal and is vented, but despite the 3 year warranty, I can't get past the fact that MSI is selling this for $400 (barebones) when an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (with 16/512) can be had for $330. Both are at least a generation old, but while slightly slower single-thread, on multi this Intel is 20% behind that AMD. I wouldn't mind paying more for 3 years and US-based support, but not that much more. Granted, there are things like the 1GB and 2.5GB wired ports, but still.
@@Robtech Nice! I got mine today as well :) I noticed it’s drawing much more power than the Cubi 5. Not sure if I should actually return it and get a 5 instead. They still advertise the 1m as very greeen and environment friendly, that’s why I waited for it…
@@Robtech Ctrl + Shift (right side) + Alt + F2 (left side) is used for MSI by RUclipsr MrGoody ruclips.net/video/4YFj1qoZdiY/видео.html Kindly forgive if my previous idea was wrong.
@3:14 Wow. So that means the 1215U version gets AC3168 which has decade-old BT 4.2 and Wifi 5? Kinda shitty thing to do! I had a hunch but thank you for clearing that up.
Changed my old Intel NUC 5 to MSI Cubi N 12M with i3-1215U for mini-server use in home. It's really good alternative for NUC's for home use. But NUC's is very, VERY customizable through theirs bios settings. For home use this fine settings are less necessary and MSI Cubi is a good point. I like it! Hope to see review of a new more cheaper MSI Cubi N ADL on this channel. I've just ordered it for use as a second number PC for working in homeoffice. Ordered without reading many reviews, because it's not very different of 12M, just more cheaper and have less performance and extension options.
Thanks for the review! I hope new Snapdragon X Elite/Plus are released soon and we can have MiniPCs that you can review!
Going to cost some serious $$$.
@@tendosingh5682 Yeah, expected. But for someone like me who plans to keep it as long as it lasts, the energy saving are going to be more worth it in the long run!
MSI is not Chinese…. Micro Star Industries is from Taiwan 🇹🇼 👍🏽
I know. Didn't say they were.
so much bloatware
Love reviews of low power units like this, really interesting for people who consider or are already living offgrid.
the 1255U may feel intimidating with some cases, but msi had done a great job when mini pc finally not just consumes low power and decent enough performance, but having Thunderbolt is also a neat little surprise as well if one need an egpu
i had a msi cube with intel n6000 cpu, it was the worst mini pc i ever had, always throttling because the cooling was so bad, it was so fucking slow, while the n6000 is not a bad cpu at all.
You had any msi cubi with passive cooler? I have passive-cooled MSI Cubi 8GL with intel celeron n4000 and it works perfectly in mini-server role without heavy workloads. Also have MSI Cubi N 12M (as in this review) with i3-1215u and it's not very silent under high workload, but has no problems with overheating or throttling. I think that different models of cubies are designed differently... Current models in the budget segment with N100 and N200 CPU's are N ADL and N ADL S, where "S" means "silent". This silent version have minimal adjusted TDP to avoid any problems with throttling again, but low performance because of it...
Worst mini pc i ever had is morefine m6 with the same of yours intel n6000 CPU... It has total overheating with it's very small and very loud fan...
I enjoyed this review as I was curious to see what MSI was offering. I like the fact that the bottom is metal and is vented, but despite the 3 year warranty, I can't get past the fact that MSI is selling this for $400 (barebones) when an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (with 16/512) can be had for $330. Both are at least a generation old, but while slightly slower single-thread, on multi this Intel is 20% behind that AMD. I wouldn't mind paying more for 3 years and US-based support, but not that much more. Granted, there are things like the 1GB and 2.5GB wired ports, but still.
Could always use a usb 3 2.5G ethernet adapter if that is needed.
Can you make a comparison with its successor, the Cubi 1M, that came out a few weeks ago?
It'll be reviewed in a week or two. I just received it today.
@@Robtech Nice! I got mine today as well :) I noticed it’s drawing much more power than the Cubi 5. Not sure if I should actually return it and get a 5 instead. They still advertise the 1m as very greeen and environment friendly, that’s why I waited for it…
x elite x plus are gonna change the game
Does pressing SHIFT + ALT + F7 unlock additional options in the BIOS?
Great video 👍
Kindest regards, neighbours and friends.
Unfortunately no
@@Robtech Ctrl + Shift (right side) + Alt + F2 (left side) is used for MSI by RUclipsr MrGoody
ruclips.net/video/4YFj1qoZdiY/видео.html
Kindly forgive if my previous idea was wrong.
e-waste.
I appretiate this video, i was considering getting one for my sister once her laptop stopps working
@3:14 Wow. So that means the 1215U version gets AC3168 which has decade-old BT 4.2 and Wifi 5? Kinda shitty thing to do! I had a hunch but thank you for clearing that up.
Can you compare Cubi 5 12M with Mac Mini M2 ? The most important things for me are the performance and the noise level.
Very interesting. Great job.
Glad I witched this, just canceled my order, thanks. 👍
Changed my old Intel NUC 5 to MSI Cubi N 12M with i3-1215U for mini-server use in home. It's really good alternative for NUC's for home use. But NUC's is very, VERY customizable through theirs bios settings. For home use this fine settings are less necessary and MSI Cubi is a good point. I like it!
Hope to see review of a new more cheaper MSI Cubi N ADL on this channel. I've just ordered it for use as a second number PC for working in homeoffice. Ordered without reading many reviews, because it's not very different of 12M, just more cheaper and have less performance and extension options.
$765cnd Ouch! Double Ouch! That's a lot of $'s for what it offers.
It have wifi?
Yes
For a N100 price, this would be awesome.
For 500 dollars you can buy way better anyways.
hi, will photoshop 2020 work on this PC?
Yes, no problem.
Is there heating problem?? Seems less fans in narrow space. Use cooler like notebook cooler is a must?
Covered in the review. ruclips.net/video/-jBnGQkeuJ0/видео.htmlsi=mZaqZNT-8yDV3lMq&t=523
Nice one Rob
Is genmachine mini pc good?
Haven't reviewed it
Supremely overpriced and beaten by Ryzen 5xxx mini pcs.