Gigabyte Brix Pro GB-BXi7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Outstanding microPC performance.
Intel Iris Pro integrated graphics.
Will play games (at low quality).

Cons:

CPU can get very hot under load.
Fan noise is a frustration.

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Last revision on January 26, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Outstanding microPC performance
Intel Iris Pro integrated graphics
Will play games (at low quality)
Incrediblysmall chassis
Sleek, stylish design

Reviewers Didn't Like

CPU can get very hot under load
Fan noise is a frustration
Expensive for a barebone

Expert reviews and ratings

With a high-end Core i7 processor and Intel's Iris Pro graphics, the Brix Pro is by far the most powerful tiny PC we've tested—and there's room inside for a standard 2.5-inch SSD. But if you're bothered by fan noise, you should opt for something...

By Computer Shopper on April 22, 2014

The BRIX Pro is an audaciously powerful mini PC, the likes of which we've never seen. Gigabyte deserves credit simply for having the gumption to squeeze an i7-4770R into such a petite form. The CPU is an absolute beast, a high frequency quad core chip...

By SilentPC Review on October 06, 2014

The Gigabyte BRIX Pro proved to be an excellent option for the user who wants an extremely compact desktop PC, but still needs a high performance machine.The way Gigabyte is selling it, without RAM and storage, is questionable. On one hand, it gives...

By Hardware Secrets on June 30, 2014

Even while maintaining the same motherboard size, it might be possible to go in for a larger heat sink at the cost of increasing the unit's height. This might allow for better acoustics and extract even better performance from the processor by avoiding the throttling. In our opinion, the target market (gamers) would probably not mind it.

By AnandTech on June 16, 2014

The Gigabyte Brix Pro's graphics certainly aren't as sharp and crisp as my Dell Alienware 18 but then again the price isn't as sharp either. Under duress, the Gigabyte Brix Pro runs hot and smelly, although I didn't encounter any problems in the short...

By theregister.co.uk on May 13, 2014

Gigabyte's Brix Pro is an intriguing mini-PC. It offers high levels of performance, especially when considering its processor, which is easily comparable to what you can find in a rapid desktop computer of a standard format. The Brix Pro's graphics...

By uk.hardware.info on April 28, 2014

Gigabyte has taken a gamble by manufacturing such a high end compact mini PC solution, bringing desktop performance to such a small form factor is a great achievement. The processing power is more than plenty with the Intel Haswell i7-4770R CPU; it...

By MadShrimps on April 22, 2014

In the early stages of last year, Intel released one of the biggest products of 2013 into the market place and no – it was not Haswell. What I am referring to here is the Next Unit of Computing, or NUC as it is more commonly known. Part of what makes...

By eTeknix on April 18, 2014

A Note On Power Consumption and Acoustics: In terms of performance, we can't help but be impressed with what Intel has been able to achieve with their latest full integrated processor architecture, especially with respect to graphics and multimedia...

By HotHardware on April 14, 2014

There's no question Intel has created an exciting new category of PCs with the NUC. The tiny systems push the envelope of what's possible in a small-form-factor PC, and they do so with potent processors that can deliver very compelling performance. In...

By The Tech Report on March 18, 2014

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