Storage
| Card reader integrated |
N |
| Optical drive type |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| S/PDIF out port |
N |
| Microphone in |
N |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
N |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type |
N |
| DVI port |
N |
| DC-in jack |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
Networking
| Networking features |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
Audio
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC269 |
Memory
| Memory slots type |
SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory |
16 GB |
| Number of memory slots |
2 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Processor special features
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
N |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
N |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) |
N |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology |
N |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) |
N |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) |
N |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
N |
Processor
| Processor boost frequency |
3.5 GHz |
| Processor frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Processor cores |
4 |
Other features
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
Motherboard
| Supported processor frequency (max) |
3.2 GHz |
Graphics
| Graphics adapter family |
AMD |
Additionally
| Mini DisplayPort quantity |
1 |
| On/Off switch |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Brix, AMD Richland A8-5557M 2.1GHz/3.1GHz, 2x SO-DIMM, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Realtek ALC269, mSATA, SATAIII, HDMI, USB 3.0
<b>GIGABYTE BRIX Gaming – Discrete Graphics in the Most Compact of Form Factors</b>
The BRIX Gaming ultra-compact PC kit takes the performance you would expect of a full tower gaming PC, in a miniature form factor that is much more suited for the living room. Gaming enthusiasts traveling to LAN events, parties and contests and will also enjoy having a gaming rig with incredible portability. Literally small enough to sit in the palm of your hand (measuring a mere 59.6mm x 128mm x 115.4mm), the BRIX Gaming delivers performance that belies its small size.
Featuring a high-performance AMD A8-5557M APU plus a dedicated AMD Radeon™ R9 M275X graphics processor, the BRIX Gaming allows gamers to enjoy all the latest 3D game titles. By employing a discrete, fully programmable GPU, the BRIX Gaming is also ideal for tackling processor-intensive media editing and encoding applications for today’s creative professionals.
<b>AMD Radeon™ R9 M275X Graphics</b>
The BRIX Gaming features the AMD Radeon™ R9 M275X discrete graphics processor combined with 2GB of GDDR5 memory, supporting the latest graphics acceleration technologies including Microsoft® DX11.1, Shader Model 5.0, OpenGL 4.1. Support for the latest OpenCL 1.1 standard means the BRIX Gaming is ideal for tackling processor-intensive media editing and encoding applications.
<b>A Flexible, Compact DIY PC Kit</b>
The BRIX Gaming is a DIY PC kit, shipping with a Wi-Fi Mini PCIe module pre-installed, requiring only SO-DIMM system memory and a choice of either, or both mSATA SSD or standard 2.5” hard drives. The BRIX Gaming maintains the DIY PC ethos, giving users the flexibility to independently choose preferred operating system, integrated storage and system memory configurations.
<b>USB 3.0 and Network Connectivity</b>
The GIGABYTE BRIX Gaming integrates four USB 3.0 ports (two front, two rear), ensuring ample connectivity for peripherals, storage devices and more. In addition to including a Gigabit Ethernet port, the GIGABYTE BRIX Gaming also includes a Mini PCIe module offering IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and the latest Bluetooth 4.0, providing connectivity for low power Bluetooth devices and peripherals, as well as allowing users to easily connect their mobile devices.
<b>VESA Support</b>
Bundled with a VESA bracket, the BRIX Gaming can easily be mounted behind a monitor or HDTV making it discreetly hidden from view. This offers a simple and elegant way to turn any VESA-compliant display or TV into a full-featured PC or digital signage unit.
