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To test the Gigabyte BRIX system's wireless speed, we used Totusoft’s LAN Speed Test software to measure the real-world network throughput when transferring a 100MB file from a wired ‘server’ computer. LAN Speed Test provides real-world performance results as it creates the file, measures the time taken to transfer it, and calculates the effective network throughput.
The BRIX system was located in close proximity to our Tenda N60 router. We used the 2.4GHz frequency band (only frequency supported by the BRIX's adapter) and kept network resources free to ensure the transfer rates were not capped. The ‘client' system was connected to the network via Gigabit Ethernet.
Utilising a mini-PCI-E adapter which provides support for single-stream (150Mb/s) wireless-N, Gigabyte's BRIX was able to reach around 70Mb/s when streaming files over WiFi. Given that our test router is capable of more than 100Mb/s, it is fair to say that Gigabyte's choice of adapter tops out at around 70Mb/s when used on our test network.
70Mb/s over WiFi is a respectable speed, but given the BRIX's possible reliance upon network-based storage, a faster adapter would have most certainly been welcomed. Provided the connection is able to maintain stability on your network, wireless streaming of HD content should be a possibility with the BRIX.
That is a spectacular looking little system, love it.
Its like their version of the Mac Mini, but more powerful and better priced. very impressive. Only thing is its a shame they didn’t ship with slightly more powerful graphics, but nothing much they can do about that in the space I suppose.
Ideal for a media centre or office machine. bit expensive though by the time you factor in the SSD etc.
Like the Sapphire EDGE, but a more practical shape for behind a TV or something.
Worth a look in the new year, when I finally get my new TV. Dont want to use my desktop with the tv to watch my MKVS!
@Ben: The Mac mini is a generation old at least, and it’s cheaper. The i5 version @ 2.5ghz dual core is comparable to the Brix ( albeit likely faster. ) If you decide to compare Apple’s i7 instead of the i5, you’d be comparing a quad core chip at a significantly higher clockspeed. For about $80 more, the Mac Mini would outperform the Brix, whether it’s multi core or single core.
The Mac Mini is right on par with the expected specs of a micro build, except it’s just a bit better for the price … maybe. The Mini is reaching its end of life, where the components in the Mini are not entirely satisfactory ( see: the slow HDD included. )
Not sure what makes you think otherwise.
is this a latest upgrade…mc.mini gigabyte…..sooo cool…can i have this 1….^_^