Shuttle computers

[happydude]

So my gf is interested in getting something called a shuttle computer and since I have no earthly clue about what they are I figured I'd ask on here.

I think she is primarily wanting something for gaming and downloading that won't cost a whack of cash.

Any information/advice/suggestions you can give me would be welcome.

[Raz]

http://www.buydirectpc.com/images/catalog/systems/desktop/cube/shuttle/sb81p.jpg

a shutle pc is an expensive little box that looks pretty.

I say, buy her a cheap memx prebuild and be done w/ it :)

- Rasmus

[GoChris]

A shuttle computer would probably be more than a similarily equipped pc.

shuttle is bascially a small form factor pc. small case, small motherboard, not a big tower.

check out www.shuttle.com

edit: heh rasmus beat me to it

[Pee_Sack]

hey man, what a shuttle pc basically is, is it's a very under-sized pc. A lot of people use them as a PVR(personal video recorder) in thier living rooms, due to the fact they are so small and look really cool. As far as getting something cheaper goes, a shuttle pc is going to be more expensive than a normal tower pc.

edit: ahah you both beat me

[Raz]

http://www.memoryexpress.com/images/SpecialArea/Xpress02.png

there ya go 369+monitor+gst and you're set.

[Xtrema]

But Shuttles are cool!

Yeah, Shuttle system would run you about $600-$700 for the same system as the $369 above.

It's more but it's cool. And remember to buy Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor/Speakers with matching style.

[Ekliptix]

I really like our shuttle.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/IMG_3401Custom.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/Ekliptix/IMG_3403Medium.jpg

[Raz]

I thought a Turbo mustang guy would be all about the function over form?

[Kamen]

You get what you pay for. I love my shuttle and would not trade it for anything else. Plus it's powerful and pimp in a nice little package.

[FiveFreshFish]

I had one built by Memory Express a few months ago with an Athlon 3500+. Looks just like Ekliptix's above.

Since the case is so small, the CPU fan can't be used. If you want to add a second HD, it'll have to be external HD.

[Kamen]

What?
The CPU fan can't be used but it has it's own cooling system which is much better imo.
My shuttle has 5 fans total and room for 3 HDs.
I have 2 HD's in it right now. And the CPU temperature is always at about 33 degrees with a 45 degree system temperature.

[hampstor]

I love the concept of the shuttle xpc... but man, if that motherboard goes you're SOL ....

Something like the x-qpack cases + swap out the power supply (the one it comes with... will not last if you have a higher powered machine). Build your system around that :D

[gpomp]

Originally posted by hampstor
I love the concept of the shuttle xpc... but man, if that motherboard goes you're SOL ....

i had a motherboard go on me, i just sent it back for rma.

[hampstor]

Originally posted by gpomp

i had a motherboard go on me, i just sent it back for rma.

i'm refering to post-warranty period :D

[locust]

i thought it was a sweet machine however even with the special heat sink thermal cooled heat pipes my system was still to hot for my liking usually around 38 degrees which isn't bad for a 3.6 p4 but very limited to what kind of cooling system you can put in. sweet machine overall and excellent media pc

[Kamen]

Well, of course the whole underlying concept is to save space hence the SFF. If you're looking for a small, space effective, powerful machine without a lot of modifications then it's a very good buy.

[dragonone]

i dig it
but the tsunami looks so nice as well
so hard to pick