Partner spotlight Half a litre of AI PC
As businesses and schools modernise, the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG pairs certified Copilot+ PC performance with a 0.51-litre chassis and a barebone option built for resellers and integrators.
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he desktop PC is evolving. As businesses, schools and public sector organisations modernise their technology, priorities have shiſted beyond raw processing power. Buyers now want
systems that are space-efficient, adaptable, AI-ready and capable of growing with changing requirements. For resellers and system integrators, this is an opportunity to
offer solutions that are both powerful and flexible. Te MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG has been developed with exactly this in mind: a certified Copilot+ PC delivering enterprise-grade performance in a chassis measuring 0.51 litres and 37.5mm thick, with options for customisation and future upgrades.
Te most immediate advantage
is size. At half a litre in volume, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG fits where a traditional desktop simply cannot: mounted invisibly behind a monitor via VESA, installed in a classroom, tucked beneath a reception desk or integrated into digital signage. MSI has solved many practical
issues of a mini-PC; an optional external power switch handles hard-to-reach placements, while MSI Power Link allows the unit to be powered on and off directly from
the power button of a compatible MSI monitor. For education, the benefits multiply across a deployment. In a 30-
seat IT suite, compact devices reclaim meters of usable desk space, simplify cable management and create cleaner learning environments, all while giving students and teachers full desktop-class performance. Te Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG is not just ‘AI-ready’; it is a certified
Copilot+ PC. Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, the platform delivers up to 100 total TOPS of AI performance, including 50 TOPS from the dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU. Tat unlocks tangible everyday features: Live Captions with
real-time translation from more than 40 languages, a powerful accessibility and inclusion tool for classrooms, improved natural- language Windows Search, and Click to Do for instant on-screen actions. For organisations with strict safeguarding or data policies, Intel AI Playground runs image creation, enhancement and chatbot workloads entirely locally, keeping sensitive content on the device.
www.pcr-online.biz Tree processor options cover different performance tiers and
budgets: • Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 386H • Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 355 • Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 322. Connectivity matches the ambition: dual Tunderbolt 4 ports (40 Gbps, up to 98W power delivery, four-display support), dual 2.5G LAN – suited for signage, kiosk and segmented-network deployments – and Wi-Fi 7. Hardware selection is only part of the story. For system builders
and channel partners, the standout option is the barebone version of the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG. Supplied without RAM or SSD, it lets resellers hold stock in advance and configure each unit to the customer’s exact project, from entry-level office PCs to high-capacity educational workstations, without stocking multiple pre-configured models. Te Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG range is available through MSI distributor Origin Storage, giving partners a straightforward route to purchase systems and build tailored solutions for their customers. Upgradeability is designed in, not bolted on. A three-step, tool-less
chassis provides quick access to two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and an M.2 2280 SSD slot, so memory and storage can be expanded over the device’s lifetime. For an IT manager servicing hundreds of classroom units, that serviceability translates directly into lower total cost of ownership and less electronic waste. Shared environments demand security, and the 3MG delivers
it in hardware: a fingerprint power button, dTPM encryption and Kensington lock support. Reliability is proven through more than 246,000 hours of MTBF testing and MIL-STD-1916 quality standards, backed by Red Dot and Good Design Award recognition. Sustainability credentials matter increasingly in public sector
tenders: the 3MG uses PCR-recycled plastics, ships in FSC- certified, 100% recyclable packaging, and is manufactured with 99% renewable energy. Te MSI Power Meter adds one-click power saving with carbon emission and electricity cost reporting, a genuinely useful ESG feature. For the channel, the Cubi NUC AI+
3MG is more than another mini-PC: it is a certified Copilot+ platform with the flexibility to serve commercial and education customers today, and the headroom to grow with them tomorrow.
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