14 DAY TRIAL // All-in-one PCs are known for their rather immutable hardware configurations, but it looks like Gigabyte figured it was time for a different sort of such system, so it came up with the GB-AEBN.
All-in-One systems are definitely not a new concept, but they do have a certain disadvantage, and it lies in more than just the price.
Granted, that AiO systems are quite a bit more expensive than regular desktops with comparable performance levels is definitely troublesome.
Still, what some may find at least as unfortunate is that there isn't really much room for customization when purchasing one, nor afterwards for that matter.
Gigabyte decided to at least offer an exception to this rule, so it created a certain product whose memory, storage and optical disk drive are configurable.
The system in question is called GA-AEBN and is built around the LGA 1155 socket, meaning that Coe i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors can be used. The TDP must be of under 65W though.
That said, two DDR3 SO-DIMM RAM (random access memory) slots are present, with support for 1,066 MHz and 1,333 MHz frequencies.
Additionally, a 3.5-inch drive bay is where a hard disk drive can find a home, with users having to decide exactly what capacity to add.
The last thing that can be customized at consumers' decision is the optical disk drive, meaning that it falls to customers to decide whether they want a DVD drive, Blu-ray drive or whatever else.
Other than the above, Gigabyte threw in the full set of connectivity and I/O options (Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, 4-in-1 card reader and HDMI), plus an expansion slot.
It is still unknown just what display the company went for, so users will have to wait a while before they know just how big it is, what resolution it has and if it has any touch input to speak of. Meanwhile, all available information can be found here.