2006-03-03 - Hardware Info: "The Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P sets an example"

"Whoever is looking for a powerful barebone for Intel processors with everything you need on board, don't need to look any further," explain the editors of the Dutch IT-website Hardware Info. But which model are they talking about? Power, a roomy interior and a generous power supply, characterize a number of Shuttle XPCs and XPC Barebones, but this time it was the Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P that drew the editors' attention.

Barebones in small dimensions have become more and more popular among PC fans, as these are as powerful as conventional PCs are and you might ask: why should I still opt for a bigger one?

As the "shining example" the editors of the online edition of the Dutch IT-magazine Hardware Info had the Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P in their test labs that turned out to be "a fast machine in a very compact case."

It's large potential becomes obvious, when the editors took off the case and space for up to three harddisks and two PCI-Express slot came to light. Who still wants more is offered an external SATA connector on the rear side of the barebone that is based on the Intel 945G chipset. As the Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P targets gamers and high-end users, it can be fitted with most powerful graphics cards. In order to feed these, Shuttle provides an 350 watt PSU – "respectable for a barebone and absolutely enough for most applications," state the editors.

Conclusion:

Considered on the whole, "the Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P is a very complete barebone that doesn't leave much to be desired. Whoever is looking for a powerful barebone for Intel processors with everything you need on board, don't need to look any further," sum up the editors. "Its strong points are the capacity for up to three hard disks, the mighty power supply and the integrated 24 bit Creative Soundblaster Live! onboard sound solution."

Source: http://www.hardware.info/reviews/Shuttle_XPC_SD31P/625/3