2006-02-02 - Hardware.no: "Recommeded product"

"The Intel 945G chipset is the best one you can have in a SFF PC, based on the LGA 775 socket," assure the editors of the Norwegian IT website. But the editors found a number of additional reasons, why the Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P was given even more than just "good marks" and really is a "recommended product"...

"This power package delivers good performance and can definitively keep up with conventional big, grey desktop PCs!" But what makes this SFF PC so special? The Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P offers space for several hard disks, an optical drive and a powerful graphics card. "And that's really a lot," state the editors.

Even the installation went "without a hitch," as the interior components are arranged "really good." Especially the screwless installation of the hard disk was a really outstanding feature.

Once the hood was taken off, more technical highlights came to light. Such as the integrated card reader that lets you easily access the photos of the last holidays, while the Creative Sound Blaster Live! Sound 8 channel sound solution, the external SATA-port complete the package.

Conclusion:

"If you are looking for a barebone, based on the LGA 775 socket, there's only one choice - opt for the Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P!"

• Fast
• Good connectivity – both internal and external
• Ports for SATA as well as for PATA
• Low noise
• Easy setup
• Stylish design
• Good BIOS
• Card reader

Source: http://www.hardware.no/tester/barebone/shuttle_xpc_sd31p/22913/1