Small Outside, Powerful Inside
Challenging the essence of how we define a desktop PC, GIGABYTE engineers have developed an ultra compact PC with pure black stylish chassis design. Ideal for a broad range of computing applications at home or in the office, the BRIX expounds sheer simplicity and convenience. With a broad choice of processors covering the entire performance spectrum, the BRIX sets a new standard for desktop miniaturization that makes it perfect as a discreet HTPC/multimedia hub, an ultra-low power PC for the family, an office PC or as a digital signage unit.
The Perfect Compact Home PC
- Living room
- Bedroom
- Kitchen
- Study
Vertical Markets
- School
- University computer labs
- Libraries
- Hospital / Medical equipment
- Governmental
A Powerful Graphics Power House
- Play the latest online game
- Multimedia production
- Video editing
- 3D design
Powerful Commercial Applications
- Factory testing machine
- Bank ATM system
- Gaming equipment
- Vending machine
- Security system
At the Office
- Meeting room device
- Workstation
- Studio
- Freelance office space
Simpler and Smarter Digital Life
- Shopping mall signboard
- Scoreboard system
- Split-flap display
- Indoor / Outdoor LED Display
AMD Ryzen 4000U Overview
AMD Ryzen 4000U series processors are based on the 7nm technology offering an incredible power efficiency leap. These new processors sport the Zen 2 core technology with 15% higher instructions per clock and 20% lower SOC power.
BEST CPU CORE
15% Higher Instructions Per Clock
Higher Clock Frequency
7nm TECHNOLOGY
2x Transistor Density Leadership Technology
POWER EFFICIENT
20% Lower SOC Power
2x Performance Per Watt
AMD Ryzen 4000U Performance
AMD Ryzen 4000U series processors outperform the competition. The core leadership with up to 8 physical cores and 16 threads makes them the most powerful APUs. They dominate on creative performance but gaming too making them the ideal solution for any application.
Quad-Display Support (4x4K)
GIGABYTE AMD Ryzen 4000U series support up to 4 independent displays, through its 1x HDMI port, with 4K resolution giving users the flexibility to configure their working environment without any limitation.
Intel Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
Intel Wireless solution supports 802.11ax, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps.
2.5 GbE LAN
Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet.
Expanding the capability with GC-BRCML-DLC Add-On Card
GIGABYTE BRIX is equipped with 1 x COM Port to support RS232, it can be easily used in a variety of commercial applications, such as Security system, Vending machine, ATM system, KIOSK, and so on. GIGABYTE BRIX can use the add-on card in HDD version, the add-on card can provide 1 x RJ45(Lan) and 1 x RJ45 to RS232 to increase the connectivity of IoT market. Through the different modular I/O shield design, the small size BRIX system can provide unlimited possibilities!
Connectivity
GIGABYTE BRIX AMD Ryzen 4000U series offer a plethora of available connections. All models provide multiple ports from Type-C connection all the way to AC Wi-Fi connectivity to 4x monitor outputs able to cover the needs of a business all the time.
Pros: - 7 USB ports, 2 of which can be used for pass-through DisplayPort. Perfect for my new Dell UltraSharp which can use a USB-C port for both a 4K display and upstream USB with charging. The only other mini PC in this form factor with this many ports is the Intel NUC 11 model with a 2nd LAN connector. - Comparable performance with the Intel i7-1185G7, which is also just beginning to come out in mini PC form, as of June 1, 2021. - RE: Performance, Windows 10 installed from USB stick in under 5 minutes. Windows 10 boots in under 10 seconds. - Easy assembly when inserting RAM and storage.
Cons: - Will report back, if any are found.
Overall Review: - Originally announced in November 2020, it took 6 months before it showed up in the US. It was showing up for sale on European web sites at least a month before. Don't know if the delay was due to COVID supply problems, the Suez Canal blockage, or something else. I'm glad I waited, because the European VAT taxes made their prices unattractive. - Still in early setup stages, and the full configuration won't be in place until the UltraSharp monitor is delivered in July. I will amend this review when I have everything set. - One interesting detail to note that is not in any article or description of this product: it comes with a heat sink for the M.2 SSD. If you already have an M.2 SSD with a heat sink, then you won't need the one that is included, but then you would have to make sure that yours will fit inside the case. The clearance is roughly 5/8". If you install a 2nd drive on the SATA3 connection, then the clearance will be reduced by the height of your drive, 7.5 mm to 9 mm depending on what you have. - Configuration details: 64 GB G.SKILL DDR4-3200 CL22 RAM, WD 1 TB SN750 M.2 NVMe SSD for OS and application storage, WD SA500 Red 2 TB SATA3 SSD for main storage, (eventually) using all 3 video connectors in the back (mDP, HDMI, USB-C w/DP pass-through). - The cooling fan was audible, but sounded normal to me. It wasn't annoying or too loud. Of course, the activity so far has been light, mainly setup and installation of Windows and applications, so we'll see if it gets really loud during heavy use. With prior Brix Pros that I've had (i7-5775), the fan could sound like a jet engine going to max power.