 "Stylish design, excellent ergonomics and high-end technical performance" is what Shuttle XPCs stand for. But how about the Shuttle XPC Barebone SB83G5M that was reviewed by Bios Magazine, a popular IT-website from UK? Intended to serve as your "new multimedia hub," just put the Shuttle XPC Barebone SB83G5M "at the top of your shopping list."
Media Center PCs such as the Shuttle XPC Barebone SB83G5M aim to convince with style, ease-of-use and connectivity. The editors of Britain's hardware website Bios Magazine took a closer look at Shuttle's barebone solution for Media Center to see how it performs in these terms.
Unwrapping the package, the editors quickly were dazzled by the "ultra-modern" design that covers a plenty of "appealing features" including the VFD Media Display that delivers various status information to the user while in use. But it is not only supposed to work as a Home Theater system, it should also appeal to gamers, as "its performance is outstanding." Moreover that, compared to other barebones that paid a visit to the test labs of Bios Magazine it "was one of the fastest systems we've tested." It packs a powerful punch in performance for such a small contender. For neat living-room integration Shuttle added a "plethora of I/O connections" for highest connectivity. The most commonly accessed ports are hidden behind an elegant flip-down panel at the front. Users also will enjoy XPC tools software to "manage thermal, acoustic and performance features, including several XPC-only features such as 'Smart Fan' management and VFD controls." This model features a huge 92mm fan to cool the system down and blow hot air out. When it comes down to performance "the Shuttle XPC Barebone SB83G5M is very impressive."
Conclusion:
"Gamers should have no issues whatsoever running the latest 3D titles at relatively high resolutions and frame rates (...), and audio and movie fans have absolutely no cause for concern."
Source: http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=301&p=2 |