Anyone know, Gigabyte BRIX line of mini-desktops are full-fledged computers with Intel or AMD processors, that’s not much larger than a DVD drive.
| These are considered barebones devices because the ship without any memory, storage, or operating system. But what you do get is an Intel processor and graphics, WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet, a tiny case and a small motherboard with a range of USB and audio/video ports. This fall, the Gigabyte BRIX is available with a choice of five power-efficient, 4th Generation Intel® processors including Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 and Intel Celeron models. From a simple internet access point to a high end multimedia station, the GIGABYTE BRIX provides the ultimate flexibility for a broad range of usage models. |
The BRIX is sold as a DIY PC kit, shipping with a Mini PCIe Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo module pre-installed, plus a power adapter and cable. Requiring only system memory and mSATA SSD, the BRIX gives users the flexibility to independently choose integrated storage and system memory size.
Bundled with a VESA bracket, the BRIX can easily be mounted behind a monitor or HDTV, offering a simple and effective way to turn any VESA-compliant display or TV into a full-featured PC or digital signage unit.
Included in Kit:
- GIGABYTE Motherboard (Intel® CPU Onboard)
- Wireless Module
- VESA Bracket
- Power Adapter
What’s Needed:
- mSATA Drive
- SO-DIMM DDR3 (DDR3L 1.35v) Memory
- Operating System
Size: 29.9 x 107.6 x 114.4mm
| BRIX Model | GB-BXi7-4500 | GB-BXi5-4200 | GB-BXi3-4010 | GB-BXCE-2955 |
| Intel Processor | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Celeron |
| i7-4500U | i5-4200U | i3-4010U | 2955U | |
| IGP | Intel HD 4400 | Intel HD 4400 | Intel HD 4400 | Intel HD |
| Cores | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Clock Frequency | 1.8GHz – 3.0GHz | 1.6 GHz – 2.6GHz | 1.7 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC269 | Realtek ALC269 | Realtek ALC269 | Realtek ALC269 |
| Expansion | 1x mSATA | 1x mSATA | 1x mSATA | 1x mSATA |
| 1x mPCIe (WiFi) | 1x mPCIe (WiFi) | 1x mPCIe (WiFi) | 1x mPCIe (WiFi) | |
| Memory | 2 x SO-DIMM | 2 x SO-DIMM | 2 x SO-DIMM | 2 x SO-DIMM |
| DDR3 1.35 V | DDR3 1.35 V | DDR3 1.35 V | DDR3 1.35 V | |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111G | Realtek RTL8111G | Realtek RTL8111G | Realtek RTL8111G |
