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The tests were performed with the temperature maintained at a constant 23°C. Idle temperatures 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 system temperatures while playing a 1080P MKV movie and when running Dirt Showdown at 1920 x 1080.
We allowed the CPU cooler to operate at its default settings.
Temperatures of the ULV Core i7 processor didn't reach levels of concern. Topping out at 73°C under a particularly heavy realistic load, cooling worries are unlikely to be an issue for the BRIX thanks to Gigabyte's well-designed chassis and ventilation system.
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….^_^