Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
8-core heterogeneous CPU with turbo up to 5.1 GHz designed for mixed single-thread and multi-thread workloads.
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ CuNUCAI2MG002B 2MG-002BUS Barebone System - Mini PC - Socket BGA-2833 - Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 3.30 GHz Octa-core (8 Core)
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Product Details
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ CuNUCAI2MG002B (2MG-002BUS) Barebone System
Compact AI-ready mini desktop engineered for edge and productivity: Intel Core Ultra 9 288V (8-core, up to 5.1 GHz), integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V, 32GB LPDDR5x onboard memory and dual Thunderbolt 4 in a VESA-compatible chassis.
Optimized for AI-assisted workflows and space-constrained deployments — integrated NPU, cost-effective expansion and enterprise I/O make Cubi NUC AI+ a versatile platform for modern desktops, kiosks and edge compute.
Executive Summary
Core Capabilities
Technical Specs
Micro-Form Factor, Macro Performance
The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ (2MG-002BUS) fuses a compact 135 × 132.6 × 50 mm chassis with a high-frequency Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor and an integrated NPU delivering 48 TOPS. This turnkey barebone provides soldered 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 for immediate throughput, a PCIe M.2 2280 NVMe slot for high-performance storage, and enterprise-class I/O including dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual 2.5G Ethernet. MSI’s thermal engineering (Frozr AI PRO) maintains sustained performance, while security primitives such as a dedicated TPM and fingerprint reader secure endpoint credentials and accelerate user authentication.
AI-First Platform
48 TOPS NPU for local inference — ideal for Copilot, on-device ML and responsive AI utilities.
High-Performance I/O
Dual TB4 (40 Gb/s), front microSD and 2× USB-A 10 Gb/s accelerate media workflows and peripheral throughput.
Compact Deployability
VESA-ready footprint and MSI Power Link simplify integration behind monitors, under desks or in kiosks.
8-Core
Intel Ultra 9 288V
3.3 → 5.1 GHz (P-cores)
48 TOPS
NPU
Local AI acceleration
32 GB
Onboard Memory
8533 MT/s LPDDR5x (non-upgradeable)
2× TB4
Thunderbolt 4
40 Gb/s, 15W PD / one port supports 100W input
Core Capabilities — Connectivity, Security & Thermal
Intel Ultra Performance & AI
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V delivers a balanced 4P/4E topology tuned for peak single-thread throughput and sustained multi-thread tasks. The integrated NPU provides 48 TOPS for accelerated AI inference and low-latency on-device ML.
Thunderbolt 4 & Peripheral Scale
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports (40 Gb/s) with USB4 interoperability enable daisy-chaining, single-cable docking and support for one port with up to 100W input — ideal for high-throughput external storage, displays and devices.
Robust Networking
Dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports provide resilient wired bandwidth for low-latency networks while Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 supply tri-band wireless performance and modern connectivity for distributed workstations.
Endpoint Security & Convenience
Dedicated hardware TPM, integrated fingerprint reader on the power button and Kensington lock support deliver layered device protection and fast, secure user authentication. Copilot button support and onboard mic/speaker streamline voice-first workflows.
MSI Frozr AI PRO Cooling
Thermal design tuned to sustain high-frequency operation and maintain acoustics under burst and sustained AI workloads, preserving performance in dense deployments.
Flexible Mounting & Power Link
Small footprint with VESA mounting support (100 × 100 mm / 75 × 75 mm). MSI Power Link enables single-button power control for the NUC and compatible monitors for simplified kiosk and display installations.
Key Features
48 TOPS NPU
High-throughput neural processing for on-device inference and latency-sensitive AI tasks.
Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Integrated Arc GPU for multi-display productivity, media acceleration and light creative workloads.
M.2 2280 NVMe
Primary PCIe M.2 2280 slot for high-performance NVMe storage — system ships as barebone with user-installed SSD.
Dual 2.5G LAN
Redundant high-speed wired networking for enterprise and edge deployments.
Fingerprint & TPM
Hardware TPM and fingerprint reader provide secure authentication and credential protection.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Compute
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 288V (8-core)
Cores4 Performance + 4 Efficiency
Clock3.3 → 5.1 GHz (P-cores)
NPU48 TOPS
L3 Cache12 MB
Memory & Storage
Installed Memory32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard, non-upgradeable)
Memory TypeLPDDR5x 8533 MT/s
Storage Expansion1× M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
Total Installed StorageNone (user-supplied)
Graphics & Audio
GPUIntel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated)
Display I/O1× HDMI 2.1; TB4 (DP Alt Mode) via 2× Thunderbolt 4 — up to 3x 4K displays
AudioBuilt-in speaker (2 W) & D-mic; 3.5 mm combo jack
I/O & Networking
Thunderbolt2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s) — 15W PD; one port supports up to 100W input
USB2× USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s); 2× USB-A 2.0; front microSD reader
Ethernet2× RJ45 2.5 GbE
WirelessWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 MU-MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3
Security, Power & Mechanical
SecurityDedicated TPM, Fingerprint Reader, Kensington Lock
Power Supply120 W (barrel/proprietary)
VESA Mounting100 × 100 mm, 75 × 75 mm supported (bracket sold separately)
Dimensions135.64 × 132.59 × 50.04 mm (5.34 × 5.22 × 1.97")
Weight1.39 lb / 0.63 kg
Package Contents
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ CuNUCAI2MG002B (2MG-002BUS) — Barebone System
System ships as a barebone with 32GB onboard memory; user-installed M.2 NVMe SSD and OS required. Includes US power adapter.
Power Adapter
120 W power adapter (barrel connector)
Documentation
Quick start guide & regulatory information
Warranty
Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Compact AI-Optimized Platform — Deployable, Secure, and Performant
The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ delivers a calibrated balance of CPU performance, onboard AI acceleration and modern I/O in a deployable micro-form factor. It is optimized for AI-assist workflows, edge inference and high-density desktop use where footprint, thermals and connectivity are non-negotiable. MSI’s integrated security and Frozr AI PRO thermal solution make this an enterprise-ready building block for next-generation deployments.
OS Ready. Barebone configuration ships with 32GB LPDDR5x; user-supplied NVMe storage and OS recommended. UPC: 824142429839
Limited 3-Year Warranty Fingerprint Reader 2× 2.5G Ethernet
Included in the Box