Description
GIGABYTE BRIX Gaming – Discrete Graphics in the Most Compact of Form Factors
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.
• Features latest AMD Richland APU A8-5557M
• Features discrete AMD Radeon R9 M275X graphic card
• Supports 2.5" thickness 7.0/9.5mm Hard Drives (1 x 6Gbps SATA3)
• Ultra compact PC design – 0.88 L (59.6 x 128 x 115.4 mm)
• 1 x mSATA SSD Slot
• 2 x SO-DIMM DDR3L Slots (1333 /1600 MHz)
• IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0 Mini PCIe Card
• HDMI plus Mini DisplayPort Outputs (supports dual displays)
• 4 x USB 3.0
• Gigabit LAN
• Headphone jack
AMD Radeon™ R9 M275X Graphics
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.
A Flexible, Compact DIY PC Kit
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.
USB 3.0 and Network Connectivity
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.
VESA Support
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.
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AMD Radeon R9 M275X graphics
The BRIX Gaming features the AMD Radeon R9 M275X discrete graphics processor combined with 2 GB 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. -
A flexible, compact DIY PC kit
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. -
USB 3.0 and network connectivity
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. -
VESA support
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.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Gigabyte BRIX Gaming GB-BXA8G-8890 (rev. 1.0) - Ultra Compact PC Kit - A8 5557M 2.1 GHz - 0 GB - no HDD
- Type
- PC barebone - Ultra Compact PC Kit
- Processor
- 1 x AMD A8 5557M / 2.1 GHz (, up to 3.1 GHz, (Quad-Core)
- Cache Memory
- 4 MB
- Cache Per Processor
- 4 MB
- RAM
- 0 GB (installed) / 16 GB (max) - DDR3L SDRAM
- Storage Controller
- SATA (SATA 6Gb/s)
- Hard Drive
- No HDD
- Optical Storage
- No optical drive
- Graphics Controller
- AMD Radeon R9 M275X
- Video Memory
- 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
- Audio Output
- Integrated
- Networking
- GigE, 802.11a, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 5
- Power
- AC 120/230 V
- OS Provided
- No operating system
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 11.54 cm x 12.8 cm x 5.96 cm
Detailed Specification
General
- Type
- PC barebone
- Product Form Factor
- Ultra Compact PC Kit
Processor / Chipset
- CPU
- AMD A8 5557M
- Clock Speed
- 2.1 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed
- 3.1 GHz
- Number of Cores
- Quad-Core
- CPU Qty
- 1
- Max CPU Qty
- 1
Cache Memory
- Installed Size
- 4 MB
- Cache Per Processor
- 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size
- 0 GB / 16 GB (max)
- Technology
- DDR3L SDRAM
- Form Factor
- SO-DIMM 204-pin
- Slots
- 2 (Total) / 2 (empty)
Hard Drive
- Type
- No HDD
Storage Controller
- Type
- 1 x SATA - integrated
- Controller Interface Type
- SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Storage
- Type
- No optical drive
Monitor
- Monitor Type
- None.
Graphics Controller
- Type
- Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor
- AMD Radeon R9 M275X
- Video Memory
- 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
- Video Interfaces
- HDMI, DisplayPort
Audio Output
- Type
- Integrated
Networking
- Ethernet Controller
- Realtek RTL8111G
- Wireless LAN Supported
- Yes
- Data Link Protocol
- Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.11ac
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.11ac
Expansion / Connectivity
- Bays
- 1 (total) / 1 (free) x internal 2.5"
- Slots
- 1 (total) / 1 (free) x mSATA , 2 (total) / 2 (free) x SO-DIMM 204-pin , 1 (total) / 0 (free) x PCIe Half Mini Card
- Interfaces
- 4 x USB 3.0 (2 front, 2 rear) , 1 x HDMI , 1 x Mini DisplayPort , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x headphones - mini-jack (1 in front)
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- VESA wallmount adapter
- Theft/Intrusion Protection
- Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- VESA Mounting Interface
- 100 x 100 mm, 75 x 75 mm
Power
- Device Type
- Power adapter
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided
- No operating system
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 11.54 cm
- Depth
- 12.8 cm
- Height
- 5.96 cm
