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Gigabyte ships the BRIX inside informative packaging which outlines some of the product's key features. Our particular sample is of Asian origin, hence the non-English descriptions.
A laptop-style power adapter is used to provide current to the system. The charging brick supplied with our sample is rated for 65W, although this may change from system to system (dependent upon the CPU installed).
A VESA panel which supports both the 75 x 75mm and 100 x 100mm mounting configurations is supplied with the BRIX. A handful of screws are used to connect the unit to the VESA mounting points of a monitor.
Supplied literature includes a warranty leaflet, quick start guide, and driver disc. Given that the BRIX does not feature an optical drive, Gigabyte may have been wise to supply drivers via USB media. This would have increased costs by a small margin, but it would also make installation a simpler process for many users.
Regarding the quick start guide, Gigabyte has excelled in producing a simple, easy-to-follow manual which clearly outlines the steps required for component installation.
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….^_^