GIGABYTE GB-BXBT-2807 (rev. 1.0) 1 x 204Pin SO-DIMM

Challenging the essence of how we define a desktop PC, GIGABYTE engineers have developed an ultra compact PC with a stylish design based high polish surface chassis. Ideal for a broad range of computing applications at home or in the office, the BRIX expounds sheer simplicity and convenience, 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 BRIX is an ultra compact,versatile DIY PC kit that redefines the desktop PC in terms of miniaturization with a form factor that is small enough (56mm x 107mm x 114mm) to sit in the palm of your hand.

Feature

• Supports 2.5” thickness 7.0/9.5mm Hard Drives (1 x 3Gbps SATA2)
• Ultra compact PC design – 0.69L(56.1x 107.6 x 114.4mm)
• 1x SO-DIMM DDR3L 1.35V Slots (1333 MHz)
• Preinstall IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0 Mini-PCIe card
• Supports dual displays via a VGA and a HDMI port
• Gigabit LAN
• Audio jack (Headphone/MIC)
• VESA mounting bracket (75 x 75mm + 100 x 100mm)
• Supports Fan less design

Over the last couple of years, the ultra-compact form factor (UCFF) has emerged as one of the bright spots in the troubled PC market. Intel kickstarted the category with their Sandy Bridge NUC kits in early 2013. Recognizing the popularity of this segment, other vendors also began to promote similar products. GIGABYTE targets this market segment with an extensive lineup of products under the BRIX brand. We recently looked at the high-end Haswell BRIX, the GB-BXi7-4500. The focus of this review is on the opposite side of the spectrum – they Bay Trail-D Celeron J1900-based GB-BXBT-1900. As a note, due to GIGABYTE’s regional marketing policies, this model is currently not being sold in the North American market, but targets price conscious buyers everywhere else.