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  • MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Tiny PC with 128GB Removable RAM

    Key Takeaway

    – Supports up to 128 GB removable RAM via 2x SODIMM slots, a rare feature for mini PCs
    – Older Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG maxes at 32 GB soldered RAM; new model better for memory-intensive tasks
    – Faster and more efficient Panther Lake CPU compared to previous Lunar Lake processors
    – Lighter and more compact design than the older model
    – Available in barebones SKUs for cost-saving component reuse by businesses

    Unveiled earlier this year at CES 2026, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG introduces significant updates to the older Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG as detailed in our review here

    One upgrade in particular might matter more then others especially at a time of rapid AI investment: RAM. Unlike most other mini PCs of similar size, the latest MSI model supports 2x SODIMM slots for up to 128 GB of removable memory. This makes it a very unique option in its class, since many competitors are still sticking with fixed memory configurations that can’t be upgraded later on by the end user.

    Supporting 128 GB of RAM isn’t anything special in the world of full-size PC towers

    But they are rarely seen on mini PCs where soldered RAM or tighter capacity limitations are commonplace. The older Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG, for example, maxes out at only 32 GB of soldered RAM while the larger Beelink GTI15 Ultra can “only” go up to 96 GB via two 48 GB DDR5 SODIMM modules. The 128 GB maximum for the NUC AI+ 3MG makes it a potentially better candidate for running memory-intensive applications, virtual environments, LLMs, and more. This capacity upgrade could be decisive for users who are working with huge datasets or complex virtual machines daily.

    Beyond the impressive memory capacity, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG sports a much faster and more efficient Panther Lake CPU than the Lunar Lake processor options in the Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG while also being lighter and more compact. The new MSI model is available in barebones SKUs to make it more affordable for businesses that may already have several SSDs and RAM modules ready to be salvaged and reused. This approach reduces electronic waste while also lowering the total cost of ownership for companies who need to deploy many units across there workforce.

    Pricing and specification details

    • Processor: Intel Panther Lake CPU (faster and more efficient than Lunar Lake)
    • Memory: 2x SODIMM slots, supports up to 128 GB DDR5 removable RAM
    • Previous model (Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG): Max 32 GB soldered RAM
    • Comparable model (Beelink GTI15 Ultra): Max 96 GB via 2x 48 GB DDR5 SODIMM
    • Chassis: Lighter and more compact than previous generation
    • Availability: Barebones SKUs for business reuse of existing SSDs and RAM
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    • Surface Laptop Ultra: RTX Spark & Mini-LED Power

      Surface Laptop Ultra: RTX Spark & Mini-LED Power

      Key Takeaway

      – Powered by Nvidia’s new RTX Spark SoC with up to 128 GB RAM
      – Features a 15-inch mini-LED display with 2,000 nits peak brightness
      – Designed with improved repairability and a full port selection (HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, SD card, headphone jack)
      – Likely very expensive, continuing Microsoft’s trend of premium pricing
      – Release timeline uncertain—may not launch properly until 2027

      New Surface Laptop Ultra: Power and Price

      Microsoft has unveiled what could easily be one of its most powerful Surface-branded laptops to launch in 2026. Dubbed as the Surface Laptop Ultra, it runs Nvidia’s shiny new RTX Spark SoC with support for up to 128 GB of RAM. It might cost you an arm and a leg, though, which, at this point, seems the bare minimum to get any powerful machine.

      Display and Battery Life Details

      Unfortunately, Microsoft’s blog post announcing the Surface Laptop Ultra is bereft of details. It boasts of ‘all day’ battery life, something even Nvidia claimed in its RTX Spark reveal. For the screen, the laptop employs a 15-inch mini-LED panel with 2,000 nits peak brightness and 262 PPI pixel density, tacitly implying it is a 3.2K-3.5K panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

      Ports and Repairability

      Microsoft says the Surface Laptop Ultra comes with all the ports required for creative workloads, namely HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, an SD card slot, and a headphone jack. Unlike previous Surface laptops that were notoriously hard to repair, this one has supposedly been designed with repairability in mind.

      Availabilty and Pricing Concerns

      The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra will be available for purchase later this year. However, Moore’s Law is Dead stated that RTX Spark-powered machines wouldn’t be available properly until 2027. Based on its specs, and the general tendency for Microsoft to overprice its laptops, the Surface Laptop Ultra won’t be cheap.

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