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We measured the system's power consumption in a number of relevant scenarios. Idle values were measured after sitting at the desktop for 15 minutes. Load measurements were taken while converting an MKV file to MP4 format using Handbrake, representing a heavy but realistic work-load.
As well as load and idle measurements, we recorded the system's power consumption while playing a 1080P MKV movie and when running Dirt Showdown at 1920 x 1080.
Thanks to its use of an ultra-low voltage processor from Intel, Gigabyte's BRIX i7-4500 offers excellent power consumption figures. At no point during testing did we record a power consumption level higher than 28W. Idle power usage is equivalent to a single energy-efficient light bulb, meaning that the BRIX's users will not need to worry about large electricity bills.
By comparison, it would not be uncommon for an idling mid-range desktop graphics card to draw between 9 and 20 watts of power. And that's without the remaining system components factored in.
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….^_^