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Jason Dunn
06-23-2005, 07:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SD31P.asp' target='_blank'>http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SD31P.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"With its support for high-end Intel® dual core and 64-bit processors, and advanced integrated audio/visual components, the XPC SD31P is the ideal platform for business users and gamers looking to build cost-effective high-performance solutions in an ergonomic enclosure one-third the size of a standard desktop PC. Incorporating a full-spectrum of cutting-edge technology including Intel's 945G chipset, GMA 950 media accelerator, and the Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit, a 7.1 channel EAX high-definition audio solution from Creative Labs, the XPC SD31P delivers advanced features to users looking to combine the benefits of Intel's newest processors with Shuttle's award-winning small form factor technology."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/SD31P_top.jpg" /><br /><br />If the combination of a small-form-factor and blistering performance from a dual-core CPU gets you hot and bothered, well, you're a geek. :lol: I have an <a href="http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SB95P%20V2.asp">SB95P</a>, and much to my dismay it will never be able to run dual-cores, because Intel, unlike AMD, requires a whole new chipset in order to use dual-core CPUs. But if you're looking for a high-end machine for video/audio editing and want Intel dual-core, this box looks sweet indeed! I found it particularly interesting that there's a Creative Labs on-board 24-bit DSP, and an external SATA hot-plug. Very nice tech!

michael
06-23-2005, 09:51 PM
No capability for adding a graphics card, so you're stuck with the onboard Intel graphics. Dissapointing.

Jason Dunn
06-23-2005, 09:53 PM
No capability for adding a graphics card, so you're stuck with the onboard Intel graphics. Dissapointing.

Sure you can! Look at the specs:

(1) x1 PCI Express slot

:D

I've got an nVidia 6800GT in my Shuttle right now, it's basically the same as this one, just eight months older.

michael
06-23-2005, 10:55 PM
No capability for adding a graphics card, so you're stuck with the onboard Intel graphics. Dissapointing.

Sure you can! Look at the specs:

(1) x1 PCI Express slot

:D

I've got an nVidia 6800GT in my Shuttle right now, it's basically the same as this one, just eight months older.

x1 is for things like modems, it needs an x16 for video. Hopefully that's just a typo on their site.

Jason Dunn
06-23-2005, 11:34 PM
x1 is for things like modems, it needs an x16 for video. Hopefully that's just a typo on their site.

Aha, right you are - good catch. I'll check with then and see - I'd be really shocked if it didn't have upgradable video.