Conclusions
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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 the user a lot of flexibility, as he or she can choose how much RAM to install, and how much storage is needed, focusing on speed (with an SSD), space (with a traditional hard drive), or both (installing an mSATA SSD and a 2.5” hard drive).
On the other hand, the average Joe may find it difficult to choose, buy, and install those components. Even more if we remember the BRIX Pro uses the sill not-so-common 1.35 V “DDR3L” memory modules. Not to mention that the user also needs to install an operating system, drivers, and all the software.
Strong Points
- Extremely compact for a desktop computer
- High-performance CPU
- Enough 3D performance for casual gaming
- Supports one mSATA SSD plus a 2.5” storage device
- Comes with a good Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interface
Weak points
- Expensive
- Low-end audio interface
- Needs professional assembly, or at least an experienced user
- Could come with a newer M.2 slot instead of an mSATA slot
- A little noisy under stress