Pros: Quiet, small and fast. Takes 2 1/2 seconds to be back of from hibernate and about 16 to boot into Win 10.

Cons: At first I had a problem with using the msi recommended RAM. It would not boot with the two 8GB of RAM but OK with either stick by itself.

Newegg recommended I'd try getting a dual pack - guaranteeing that the RAM is from the same "lot". This finally mad it boot with 16GB of RAM. I am using now two Ripjaws F3-1600C9D-16GRSL and it finally boots.

The last problem I am having is that if I do a reboot it ends up in the BIOS. This is very strange. It is only after using the power switch manually that it goes the the SSD instead of the BIOS after a reboot.

Other Thoughts: I plan on using it as a server (web/email/DNS), replacing my 10 year old "mineral-oil" server... We'll see how well it holds up being on all the time. 40W is not that much, but it still gets relatively worm.

Pros: Other than form factor, there is no value.

Cons: Ok. I'd update my original review, but it doesn't seem possible.

I had a case opened with MSI, single one stick of RAM works, and two sticks do not.

MSI closed my ticket, and commented I needed to pay attention to the specific, exact models of RAM that are compatible with this device in order to make it work.

NONE of those models of RAM are available on newegg. Good luck hunting for them.

Other Thoughts: Don't bother. It is a joke. It's a nice idea, but if they can't support a wide range of memory and m.2 device, then they shouldn't make this a barebones system. Include the RAM that makes this thing work instead of forcing people to hunt for specific RAM models that are compatible.

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Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,
Sorry for heat about your issue. Please ensure you're testing with same type of rams for best result. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the product, please do not hesitate to contact our support team directly at our toll free number 888-447-6564 M-F 6AM to 6PM pst. and we will be more than happy to assist you, thank you.

Thanks for choosing MSI

Best Regards,
MSI Review Team | usreview@msi.com

Pros: 1. MSI product. Its built very well, just need memory and a hard drive.
2. Can have both an M.2 and a 2.5" hard drive.
3. Capable of supporting 16 GB of DDR3L RAM
4. Built in WiFi card, plus an ethernet port, gives lots of options. For me, the plan was to use this in my malware lab to do some sniffing off of the ethernet port and still have it connected to my trusted wifi network for reviewing the ports, so this was desirable.
5. Display options allow for multiple monitors.
6. 4 USB ports.

Cons: 1. TS090515025995 -- that's my case number. The system claims it can handle 16 GB of ram, so thats two 8 GB sticks. I am using G.Skill F3-1600C9D-16RSL and it won't post with two sticks. A single stick in either slot works fine.
2. Not all M.2 sticks fit this system, and the specs don't tell you which type or length you need.
3. Attaching the 2.5" HD is a pain--both difficult, and the instructions have no words... so you might fiddle around with exactly how you think you are supposed to be clicking it in for a good 30 minutes before you figure it out.

Other Thoughts: If I can't get my 16 GB of memory to work, this system is useless to me, and it would have been faster and easier for me to build my own system. I'm hoping that MSI is responsive and can get my system working correctly. Will update once my ticket is resolved.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Mark,
Sorry to hear that you're having difficulty setting up the system. Please find below list of AVL RAM and hard drive that have been tested with the system for your references.
http://www.msi.com/support/desktop/Cubi.html#support_avl

Thanks for choosing MSI

Best Regards,
MSI Review Team | usreview@msi.com