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MSI announces fanless aluminum mini PC: MSI Cubi 3 Silent and Cubi 3 Silent S
MSI announces a new, fanless, aluminum mini PC: the MSI Cubi 3 Silent and Cubi 3 Silent S. The Cubi 3 Silent series are MSI’s first fanless mini PCs and are featured with the Intel Kabylake-U processors to provide efficient performance. The Cubi 3 Silent series have a comprehensive connectivity to suit the needs of both consumers and businesses.
Next to that, these new mini PCs can be upgraded with ease. By simply removing 4 screws on the bottom side of the Cubi 3 Silent, the user has access to its M.2 Slot, 2.5” HDD and SO-DIMM memory modules. The MSI Cubi 3 Silent is mountable to a wall by VESA standards or can be combined with an HDTV, so the user can enjoy Ultra High-Definition and high quality media entertainment at home. A black and a silver version of the MSI Cubi 3 Silent series are globally available by end of October 2017.
New on MSI mini PCs, the Cubi 3 Silent Series is assembled in an Aluminum case and an Aluminum CPU heat sink to keep it cool without using a fan. Its innovative fanless heat dissipation design is both silent and energy efficient. A fan-less design also reduces malfunctions and increases the lifespan of the Cubi 3 Silent Series mini PC. Only remove 4 screws at the Cubi 3 Silent’s bottom cover to be able to upgrade or replace the M.2 SSD, memory modules and 2.5” HDD/SSD storage slots. It’s just that simple.
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Cubi 3 Silent |
Cubi 3 Silent S |
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OPERATING SYSTEM |
Windows 10 Home - MSI recommends Windows 10 Pro |
Windows 10 Home - MSI recommends Windows 10 Pro |
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CPU |
7th Intel® Kaby Lake-U processor |
7th Intel® Kaby Lake-U processor |
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FAN DESIGN |
Fanless |
Fanless |
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STORAGE |
1 x M.2 SATA / PCI-e auto switch SSD |
1 x M.2 SATA / PCI-e auto switch SSD |
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SYSTEM MEMORY |
DDR4 2133MHz up to 32GB (2 slots) |
DDR4 2133MHz up to 32GB (2 slots) |
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GRAPHICS |
Integrated Intel® HD 600 series Graphics |
Integrated Intel® HD 600 series Graphics |
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I/O (FRONT) |
USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A x2 (left one supports super charger) / Mic in/ Audio jack x1 |
USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A x2 (left one supports super charger) / Mic in/ Audio jack x1 |
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I/O (SIDE) |
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USB 2.0 x2 |
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I/O (REAR) |
RJ45 X1 / DP out x1 / USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A x2 / HDMI (1.4) out x1 |
USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A x2 / HDMI (2.0) out x1 / DP out x1 / RJ45 X2 / RJ45 to COM x1 / COM port x1 |
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WIRELESS LAN |
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 (M.2 2230) |
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 (M.2 2230) |
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LAN |
Intergrated Realtek® Giga LAN 8111H |
Integrated Intel® Giga LAN WGI219V 10/100/1000 + Intel® I211 Lan controller |
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AC ADAPTER / PSU |
65W |
65W |
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DIMENSION |
159.6 x 69.5 x 110.2 mm; 6.28 x 2.74 x 4.34 inches |
159.6 x 69.5 x 110.2 mm; 6.28 x 2.74 x 4.34 inches |
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WEIGHT |
1.36 kg; 3 lb (HDD SKU) / 1.275 kg; 2.81 lb (SSD SKU) |
1.36 kg; 3 lb (HDD SKU) / 1.275 kg; 2.81 lb (SSD SKU) |
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COLOR |
Black/Silver |
Black/Silver |
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#5483791 Posted on: 10/20/2017 04:41 PM
Seems everyone is starting to get in on these mini PCs lately, which I like. Zotac, Gigabyte, Asrock, Intel, VIA, and now MSI. Not sure if I missed any. Though I personally don't want platforms like these, they help prove what you can do in such a small amount of space. Such space effectiveness can trickle down to larger boards, allowing for more features in a smaller package.
Seems everyone is starting to get in on these mini PCs lately, which I like. Zotac, Gigabyte, Asrock, Intel, VIA, and now MSI. Not sure if I missed any. Though I personally don't want platforms like these, they help prove what you can do in such a small amount of space. Such space effectiveness can trickle down to larger boards, allowing for more features in a smaller package.
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#5485246 Posted on: 10/25/2017 02:04 PM
Just want the case for a PFsense build really.
Just want the case for a PFsense build really.
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Cute! If all you do is browse the internet & light office work, then this would work pretty well, just make sure you have an SSD in there rather than HDD. I don't know much about the Kaby Lake U series CPU's, how slow or fast are they in comparison to some common yesteryear CPU's that we know & love?