The BRIX also supports dual display setups via VGA and HDMI simultaneously. Install the RAM, plug in the hard drive and assemble the unit back again.If you are looking for a small form-factor PC for your home or office, the BRIX barebones PC are one of the best suggestions. Pop open the unit and you will find the space for a hard drive on the bottom plate.08GHz processor with a fan-less heatsink, supports a single 2. The bay has screw holes for fitting and the bottom side has heat-transfer cum protection sticky rubber cushions where the hard drive can rest on. Once done, you are set.

Attach the vesa mount bracket if you wish to mount it behind a monitor, or simply leave it on the table besides the monitor—it’s your call.The BRIX, as mentioned earlier, is a miniature desktop computer with similar capabilities. As for the performance of the BRIX, it completely depends on the RAM, hard drive installed and the BRIX model you have opted for. The bottom has four rubber shoes or spacers and two screw holes for mounting it to the vesa mount brackets.

Plug out the Pen drive and insert it into any of the USB ports on the BRIX and install Windows by following the instructions on the screen.(THIS STORY ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON DECCAN CHRONICLE). The BRIX not only saves on space, but also saves on power. Once done, connect you network cables and install your desired operating system (Windows or Linux) and you are ready to compute. All you need is basic minimalistic skills of computer assembly. Connect the cables for the power, keyboard, mouse and monitor, and optional LAN, and you’re done. Users can also connect the BRIX to an existing television or projector (using the HDMI or a VAG cable) and convert your living room into a computer-cum-entertainment area. You can convert your Windows DVD into a bootable Windows installation drive by using the ‘Windows USB Installation tool’ available on Gigabyte’s website. Do note: These models are barebones and don not contain RAM, storage, input devices and display monitors. Lastly, inside the cabinet, you will find the compact motherboard with an empty RAM slot. Once done, screw on the four screws back again and you are ready to rock. A plastic connector for the SATA cable is provided which runs from the motherboard to the hard drive. The BRIX is an ultra compact, versatile DIY PC kit that redefines the desktop PC in terms of miniaturization with a form factor that is small enough to sit in the palm of your hand. All supported drivers are available on their website, post installation of the operating system.Power on BRIX and you should hit the BIOS screen to configure all the necessary hardware areas. Follow the procedures on the screen and transfer the Windows setup files from the DVD to the USB flash drive.All you need to do is open the unit, plug in the RAM modules and storage (HDD or SSD) and connect it to your existing desktop monitor along with a keyboard and mouse.0 (2 x rear + 2 x front), 1 x DC input, 1 x micro SD car slot and 1 x Kensington lock provision.

The top plate has a slit opening on all sides which, along with vents on the bottom and three sides provides sufficient and efficient cooling for the components within. The top has a plastic glossy face with a chrome power button towards the lower edge. To install Windows on your BRIX, all you need to do is head to another computer, log on to the Gigabyte website and download the Windows installation setup software.1 and Windows 10, 64-bit and 32-bit operating systems. Usually, this can be left out with default settings as the BIOS chips today are intelligent enough to handle the entire system without the need of a user. You can also mount it elsewhere according to the convenience of your work area. The front sports two USB ports and a micro SD card, which makes it easy to plug in if you are leaving it on a desk. As mentioned, power saving and space are the USB highlights of the Gigabyte BRIX. Installation: Setting up the BRIX is fairly simple and you only need a single screwdriver for the entire installation. The PC is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8.

The left side sports the VGA and audio ports, while the rear features two more USB ports, the HDMI, LAN and power socket. Turn over the unit on its face, China Power Cables and unscrew the four screws from the four corners. With a small footprint, the BRIX can be a wonderful desktop PC for small homes, SME setups as well as large offices.2 NGFF 2230 A-E slow (presently occupied by an optional Wi-Fi + BT card) 1 x Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC255 audio, 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI, 4 x USB 3. Check out the other models from Gigabyte BRIX.5-inch HDD or SSD. Installation of the operating system can be done via a USB flash drive, or a USB DVD ROM drive. The hard drive bay takes in a 2.

The BRIX GB-BRACE-3000 features a 14nm Intel Celeron N3000 2. The BRIX is well suited for small homes, children’s computers, HTPC, workshops, small offices, video conferencing, outdoor displays, shops, libraries, laboratories, hospitals, government organisations, schools, banks, and many other areas where space is a major concern.The BRIX presently has three models for India.5-inch HDD or SSD storage (6Gbps SATA3) and a single SO-DIMM DDR3L (up to 8GB, 1066/1600MHz) slot for RAM. The motherboard features an onboard Intel HD graphics, 1 x PCIe M. Offices can also convert the conference room into a full-fledged video conferencing zone by additionally installing a microphone and camera respectively. The user has to install his own components and peripherals according to his choice. The BRIX barebone ultra-compact PC kit comes along with a vesa mounting plate or bracket which can be mounted to the vesa mounting area on the rear of a monitor or LCD TV. While the BRIX GB-BACE-3000 is priced at Rs 10,500, the BXi3H-5010-BW (5th Gen Core i3-based) is priced at Rs 22,500 and the BXi5H-5200-BW (5th Gen Core i5-based) is available for Rs 29,500.The BRIX is made of a plastic + metal cabinet/chassis