Gigabyte Brix announced!

[cavendishqi]

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/list.aspx?s=47&ck=104

http://www.digitaltrends.com/comput...ini-pc-powered-by-intel-ivy-bride-processors/

Gigabyte introduces the BRIX mini PC powered by Intel Ivy Bride processors
By Meghan McDonough — May 24, 2013


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Gigabyte is jumping into the mini PC market today with BRIX, a compact, customizable PC that’s powered by your choice of Intel’s Ivy Bridge series of processors. The whole mini PC category answers a question we didn’t know we had. Several times smaller than a laptop or CPU tower, but way more powerful than even the fastest smartphone, mini PCs are great for setting up home media centers and even small home computers where space is an issue. They’re also a good way to start building your own compact system without worrying about heat sinks and soldering.
The BRIX is remarkably small, measuring 1.17 by 4.23 by 4.5 inches and is customizable with a Core i3, i5, or i7 processor and up to 16GB of RAM. It includes two USB 3.0 ports (one in front and one in back), HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, Ethernet port, and even a Kensington lock slot. There’s one mSATA slot inside for SSD storage and one half-size mini-PCIe slot that holds the 802.11n Wi-Fi card. There’s even a VESA bracket for easy mounting behind an HDTV. It’s capable of powering two displays at once, too.

Use it to build your own personal media center with XBMC or set up your own Linux or Windows PC, just bear in mind that you’ll need to purchase RAM and an SSD separately just to get this little monster up and running before installing an operating system. Still, the Brix could be a much more economical investment if the family computer is showing its age and needs a speed upgrade.
Pricing for the BRIX with Intel Ivy Bridge processors is not currently available, but you can view the configurations on Gigabyte’s website.

 

[cavendishqi]

But looks like there is no separate audio output. Is it HDMI only?

 

[nobodynose]

But looks like there is no separate audio output. Is it HDMI only?

I believe it is, just like the Intel NUC.

 

[the_gael]

here's the link to the Gigabyte page http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4581

looking forward to getting my hands on one.

 

[wildwillow]

I am wondering out of the 3 models, is the only difference the CPU. And they come pre-installed and does include HD4000. Interested in getting one of these dependent on price.

 

[theFrenchMan]

This is a really interesting device, do you think Mac OS could run on this or the Intel NUC products?

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/nuc-family.html

 

[nobodynose]

This is a really interesting device, do you think Mac OS could run on this or the Intel NUC products?

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/nuc-family.html

Do a search, several people have posted about their successful Intel NUC system builds. As for the Gigabyte Brix, it isn't shipping yet so who knows? (Though past compatibility with Gigabyte and Mac OS X has been extremely good, so I expect the Brix will work fine with OS X).

 

[ciaconne]

Gigabyte Brix announced! - Shipping

Apparently this unit started shipping now at Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856164003

The specs are slightly better than intel's mini computer in that it has a 3227 (vs i3 3217), and it has two usb 3 rather than usb2. Otherwise it's very similar, with a display port and mSATA. Also it comes with wifi already included. The dimensions also seems slightly smaller.

Can't wait until we get this to become hackintosh. I wonder if Gigabyte would also mean easier hackintosh-ing than intel.

 

[nobodynose]

Apparently this unit started shipping now at Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856164003

The specs are slightly better than intel's mini computer in that it has a 3227 (vs i3 3217), and it has two usb 3 rather than usb2. Otherwise it's very similar, with a display port and mSATA. Also it comes with wifi already included. The dimensions also seems slightly smaller.

Can't wait until we get this to become hackintosh. I wonder if Gigabyte would also mean easier hackintosh-ing than intel.

I would say it's a safe bet that the included Wifi module is the same one that Gigabyte includes with their desktop motherboards, which is an Intel Centrino, which isn't Mac OS X compatible. If so, it's easily replaceable with an Atheros AR9280 module that is (though you lose the Bluetooth).