If you're in the market for a tiny new PC, Gigabyte has updated its range of NUC alternatives by introducing three new models of the BRIX Pro that use Intel's 11th-generation processors.
The new models were first spotted by FanlessTech and use the model numbers BSi3-1115G3, BSi5-1135G7, and the BSi7-1165G7, giving you a choice of the latest 28W Tiger Lake Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 chips.
The Brix BSi3-1115G3 uses a Core i3-1115G4 (1.7GHz/4.1GHz) dual-core, four-thread processor complete with Intel Iris Xe graphics running at 1,250MHz and offering 48 Execution Units (EU). The Brix BSi5-1135G7 uses a Core i5-1135G7 (0.9GHz/4.2GHz) quad-core, eight-thread processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics running at 1,300MHz with 80 EUs. Finally, the Brix BSi7-1165G7 uses a Core i7-1165G7 (1.2GHz/4.8GHz) quad-core, eight-thread processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics also running at 1,300MHz, but offering 96EUs.
The video below goes in-depth about the design of the BRIX Pro and includes an unboxing (16 minute mark), offering a true idea of the size of these PCs:
As these are barebones systems, it's up to the user to add their own memory, storage, and operating system. Each of the three new models includes two SO-DIMM DDR4 memory slots, compatible with 3,200MHz RAM modules for a maximum of 64GB of memory. Gigabyte also included M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4, M.2 PCIe x4 SATA, and SATA III connections giving ample choice for internal storage. The Brix Pros are listed as being compatible with Windows 10 and Linux.
For the most part, all three models are the same, offering four HDMI ports (allowing for a quad 4K display setup) , Intel AX201 Wi-Fi 6, two Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports (one is 2.5 Gigabit), six USB 3.2 ports, a Thunderbolt 4 port (supporting eGPUs), an onboard TPM security chip, headphone and microphone jacks, and support for VESA mounts (bracket included). However, the Core i5 and Core i7 models support Intel X Graphic, although it's unclear how this differs from the Iris Xe GPU that ships in the Core i3 model.
Unlike previous BRIX models, which were square in shape, the 11th-Gen Pro models are thinner and longer, but still very small, measuring just 196.2-by-44.4-by-140mm. Gigabyte also says they will work in temperatures from -20 all the way up to 60 degree Celsius, meaning they'll cope just about anywhere you want to use on in the home. All we need to know now is how much Gigabyte expects us to pay for each model and when they will be available. For now, they are only confirmed as a November release.
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