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2015/12/22 15:59:40 (permalink)

Gigabyte Brix GB-BXI5-5200 Core i 5

Thinking about assembling a new PC in the new year. Does anyone have any experience of these at all?
 
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5323#ov
 
 

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Re: Gigabyte Brix GB-BXI5-5200 Core i 5 2015/12/22 17:50:20 (permalink)
Assembling? If you mean putting a kit together, then I guess that is assembling, but the advantage of assembling a desktop is the ability to choose components. These machines generally have no room for internal expansion--think laptop without the portability.
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Re: Gigabyte Brix GB-BXI5-5200 Core i 5 2015/12/22 19:15:50 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby groverken 2015/12/24 03:59:51
Yep... with all the same limitations of a typical laptop.

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Re: Gigabyte Brix GB-BXI5-5200 Core i 5 2015/12/22 21:14:56 (permalink)
Everyone is always entitled to do what they want with PC builds but I have to encourage you to check with Jim Roseberry first before you make a commitment elsewhere. 
The machine he built for me is outstanding! It is dead quiet, super fast, has great components and it was all well thought out for a DAW. 
You should just call him and let him know what you are looking for. He can be very helpful either way.
 
 

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Re: Gigabyte Brix GB-BXI5-5200 Core i 5 2015/12/23 03:50:03 (permalink)
I've assembled several computers in the past and thought that this might be a simple, space saving alternative. If it's going to be no better than a laptop I will think again before making the jump.
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