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We are not in a post-PC world. The PC isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Bulky towers are maybe on their way out, but all-in-ones and small desktop computers are here to stay. The BIS-6763 - by industrial PC maker Habey USA - is a preview of what's to come.
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This tiny PC (only 190 x 190 x 67 mm) is brilliantly build. The case itself, made of thick aluminum, is heavy and gorgeous. The BIS-6763 also offers a wide array of I/O ports including six USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, COM and Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps.
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We don't like the power button though. It doesn't sound luxurious enough. It's pretty hard to press, and the included LED is glaucoma-inducing.
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Access to the internals is a breeze. The layout of the motherboard encourage easy user upgrade of the memory (one DDRIII SODIMM slot)...
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... and storage (2.5" SATAII bay). Note that the BIS-6763 is a barebone system. Memory and storage drive are not included.
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The cooling system is smart. Two large circular aluminum heatsinks connect the CPU and chipset to the ribbed case (thermal paste is pre-applied, see picture). The system idles at 26°C over ambient, and up to 38°C at full load. We tried a premium thermal compound (Noctua NT-H1) for a modest but still significant 1 to 4 °C gain.
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The Core i3-2367M, which can also be found in Toshiba's Portégé Ultrabook, is a 2 core / 4 threads CPU with a 17W TDP. Our friends from Santa Clara did a terrific job. It's not only snappier than Atoms and Brazos, it's also a true desktop replacement.
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Performance-wise, Intel's HD 3000 is on par with a Radeon HD 5450 and entry level NVIDIA cards. Light gaming and image processing are not out of reach, even if the BIS-6763 feels more like a perfect browsing station / HTPC.
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The BIS-6763 is an OEM product for now. It's destined for advanced users and computer geeks. Besides the included 60W power supply, it comes in a plain cardboard box, without drivers or manual. Without bloatwares too, which is refreshing.
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The BIS-6763 is available for $499 and is an excellent base for a PC with no moving parts. It's totally silent and offers desktop performance. Thermal results could be improved - at least for our serenity - but we really enjoyed it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆