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Small black barebone PC workstation with VESA mount support

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE BRIX AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 2.1GHz Barebone PC Workstation - Black

SKU CH-8ZX4-176DK

Barebone workstation with six-core Ryzen 5 5500U, quad-display support, VESA mount and quiet thermal design from 2021

  • Quiet operation with three BIOS power plans
  • 20 dB idle and 40 dB full-load noise
  • Six-core Ryzen 5 5500U with 12 threads
  • Four 4K displays via HDMI and Type-C
  • VESA mount for space-saving installation

Compact Ryzen 5 barebone workstation

This GIGABYTE BRIX system integrates an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor with six cores and twelve threads at 2.1 GHz. The barebone format targets professionals and small-business users who need a quiet, VESA-mountable mini PC for office productivity, digital signage or light content creation. It ships without memory or storage so builders can choose capacity to suit the workload.

Three BIOS power plans for noise control

Firmware offers Quiet, Standard and Performance profiles to match acoustic requirements. In standby the unit measures 20 dB, while full CPU load stays just under 40 dB. The thermal design keeps the 5500U within its power envelope across all three modes without requiring external airflow management.

VESA mount and four video outputs

A standard VESA bracket lets the chassis attach behind a monitor or under a desk, saving space in tight workstations. Video connectivity includes two HDMI ports plus two additional display outputs for quad 4K panel support. Wired networking uses a single RJ-45 LAN port, while USB provides two Gen1 Type-A and three Gen2 Type-A sockets for peripherals.

Highlights

  • Quiet operation with three BIOS power plans
  • 20 dB idle and 40 dB full-load noise
  • Six-core Ryzen 5 5500U with 12 threads
  • Four 4K displays via HDMI and Type-C
  • VESA mount for space-saving installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How is the VESA mount installed on the BRIX and which step is often missed?

Attach the supplied bracket to the rear of the chassis using the four mounting holes, then secure the assembly to a VESA-compatible display or arm; the step often missed is tightening all four screws evenly so the unit sits flush and the thermal path remains unobstructed.

What maintenance or replacement will the BRIX need over time?

The internal cooling fan is the only moving part; plan to clean dust from the heatsink fins and fan blades every 12 months and replace the fan if bearing noise appears.

What thermal or noise limit appears first when the Ryzen 5 5500U runs at 100 % CPU load continuously?

At full load the system reaches just below 40 dB, so the acoustic ceiling is the first constraint you will notice before any thermal throttle point.

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