GIGABYTE Updates the BRIX with Intel 7th Gen Processors
Gigabyte launched newly revamped BRIX updated with the latest Intel 7th Generation Core Processor (Kaby lake). This compact PC will support the newest in multimedia standards as well as a 10% increase in graphics performance relative to its predecessor.
The new BRIX barebones raises the bar once again with the new Intel®7th Gen Core™ processor family—delivering more responsive performance than ever before. This 7th Gen Core processor utilizes a power efficient microarchitecture, advanced process technology and silicon optimizations to deliver faster performance than previous generation processors. By leveraging Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, performance and power is dynamically controlled—for cores and graphics—boosting performance precisely when it is needed, and saving energy when it counts.
New Standards and Support for Graphics and Multimedia
With the new Intel HD Graphics users can experience more with the increase in graphics performance, 10% greater than the previous generation BRIX. This new media engine offers HEVC 10-bit hardware acceleration that significantly improves upon 4K content playback as well as content creation when compared to previous generation processors.
GIGABYTE has also gone to ensure that users won’t be limited by the standards or connections on the BRIX, by including HDMI2.0 and support for HDCP 2.2, users can rest assured that their device will be able to display content to its full potential. With multiple display outputs, the BRIX can be configured as both a high productivity PC and an entertainment center. Other use case scenarios may include industrial and commercial multi-display applications.
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Probably because of the layout of the motherboard that's why they are all, 'upside down. And really, it doesn't matter which way they are.
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The HDMI, Mini-DP and RJ45 ports are upside down ::facepalm::