GIGABYTE has just added two new products in its compact DIY PC line with two new models entering the BRIX product line featuring the Intel Iris Pro 5200 GPU.
The new GIGABYTE BRIX Pro are intended to offer high-performance desktop performance for both creative applications and gaming. Not too sure about the last bit but with a 4770R and 4570R, that sure is plenty of horsepower for a bevy of desktop work.
The BRIX Pro comes in Black and Red and is VESA-mount compatible. You can read more from the official press release below:
“GIGABYTE’s BRIX Pro PC is a great example of the innovation happening in the desktop PC space,” said Lisa Graff, Vice President and General Manager, Desktop Client Platforms Group at Intel Corporation. “By equipping this device with the stunning 3D capabilities of Intel Iris Pro graphics, the BRIX Pro delivers leadership graphics performance in an ultra small form factor PC.”
The BRIX Pro takes the signature compact design philosophy of the GIGABYTE BRIX series, adding a high-performance Intel® Core™ i7/i5 processor featuring Intel® Iris™ Pro graphics 5200. As well as a featuring a true high-performance processor that is ideally suited to CPU-intensive applications like image design and video editing, the superior graphics performance of the BRIX Pro means it’s also great for 3D gaming.
Available in black and red, with a choice Intel® Core™ i7 4770R or Core™ i5 4570R processors respectively, the BRIX Pro is a DIY PC kit, shipping with a Wi-Fi Mini PCIe module pre-installed, plus power adapter and cable.
The BRIX Pro gives users the flexibility to independently choose integrated storage and system memory sizes, with two SO-DIMM DD3L slots plus support for both mSATA SSD and standard 2.5†SSD installation.
Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
The BRIX Pro is one of the first devices to boast the cutting edge graphics capabilities of Intel® Iris™ Pro graphics. Based on the latest graphics architecture from Intel®, Iris™ Pro Graphics use an on-package 64M eDRAM cache that negates memory pipeline issues, greatly boosting overall performance in 3D applications.
Display and Audio Connectivity:Â
The GIGABYTE BRIX Pro features both Mini DisplayPort and HDMI ports on the rear panel, enabling support for simultaneous dual display connectivity, making it suited to both the work place, home theater and entertainment scenarios, including casual 3D gaming. The GIGABYTE BRIX Pro also supports the latest 4K displays via HDMI. Audio connectivity includes SPDIF audio via a front panel connector, useful in Home Theater scenarios that use an A/V receiver.
The GIGABYTE BRIX Pro provides four USB 3.0 ports* (2x front plus 2x rear) offering improved connectivity for peripherals, storage devices and more. In addition to including a Gigabit Ethernet port, the GIGABYTE BRIX Pro also includes a Mini PCIe module offering 802.11 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.
VESA Support:Â Bundled with a VESA bracket, the BRIX Pro 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.
More information including detailed specifications can be found at these websites:
GB-BXi7-4770R:Â http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4888#ov
GB-BXi5-4570R:Â http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4889#ov
