Gigabyte has listed a new BRIX mini PC on its website, indicating an upcoming update to the company’s compact desktop lineup. A new listing on the company’s official website shows the Gigabyte Brix GB-BRU9-386H, a mini PC powered by Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake platform. The system can support up to 128GB of DDR5 memory.
The listing shows how Intel’s Panther Lake processors could be used in compact desktop systems. According to the product page, the GB-BRU9-386H will use the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, a 28-watt processor designed for powerful compact PCs and AI workloads.
Like most systems in the Brix lineup, this model follows a barebones design. This means users will need to install their own RAM and storage. Even though the system is very small, it uses Intel’s modern hybrid CPU architecture. This combines performance cores, efficiency cores, and low-power efficiency cores to balance speed and power usage.
The processor is expected to include 16 cores in total (4P + 8E + 4LPE). It also includes a built-in neural processing unit that can deliver up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. This allows the system to handle local AI tasks such as image processing, machine-learning inference, and generative AI tools.
The mini PC also offers impressive memory support. It includes two DDR5 slots with speeds of up to 5600 MHz. Using standard SO-DIMM modules, users can install as much as 96GB of RAM. With the newer CSO-DIMM modules, the total capacity could even reach 128GB. That kind of memory capacity is more common in workstation systems than in compact mini PCs like this.
The system supports two M.2 expansion slots. One slot supports PCIe Gen5 x4 SSDs, while the second supports PCIe Gen4 x4 storage. This allows users to install a very fast main drive and add another SSD for extra storage.
Cooling is handled by an internal active cooling system designed to maintain stable performance in the compact chassis.
Connectivity includes USB4, USB-C with power delivery input, multiple USB-A ports, dual HDMI outputs for external displays, and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. Wireless networking is handled by Wi-Fi 7, enabling faster wireless speeds and lower latency.
The device remains very compact. The chassis measures around 112.6 × 34.4 × 119.4 mm, which is similar to other systems in the Brix series. The mini PC also supports VESA mounting, allowing it to be attached behind a monitor or used in a compact workstation setup.
The GB-BRU9-386H has appeared only as a listing on Gigabyte’s official website. Pricing and release details have not been announced yet. Early reports suggest it could be part of a future Brix mini PC update built around Intel’s Panther Lake processors.
The listing suggests the new BRIX model will combine high memory capacity, AI acceleration, and PCIe Gen5 storage in a compact desktop system.
Gigabyte Brix GB-BRU9-386H: Key Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| CPU Configuration | 16 cores (4P + 8E + 4LPE) |
| TDP | 28W |
| AI Performance | Up to 50 TOPS NPU |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Xe3 |
| Memory | Up to 128GB DDR5 (2× SO-DIMM / CSO-DIMM) |
| Memory Speed | Up to DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 2× M.2 2280 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4 + PCIe Gen4 x4) |
| Networking | 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 |
| Ports | USB4, USB-C (PD input), USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, 3.5mm audio |
| Operating System Support | Windows 11, Ubuntu |
| Dimensions | 112.6 × 34.4 × 119.4 mm |
| Mounting | VESA mount support |
Source: Gigabyte
