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XPC SB61G2 / SB61G2V3

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  • Mini aluminum barebone system
  • Socket 478 supports 800/533/400FSB
    and Hyper-Threading
  • New: SB61G2V3 supports Prescott
  • Chipset: Intel 865G / ICH5
  • Low noise with ICE-Heatpipe cooling
  • Network connector: 100/10 MBit
  • 1x PCI, 1x AGP (8X), 2x Dual Channel DDR400/333/266/200 memory,
    8x USB 2.0, 2x Firewire
  • 6-channel audio with  SPDIF in/out
  • 2x Serial ATA connectors onboard
  • New: SB61G2V3 with 250W Silent-X Power Supply

 

Press reviews about SB61G2

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Press reviews about SB61G2 Standard Edition

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FiringSquad: Editors's Choice


FiringSquad
http://firingsquad.gamers.com/...
21. May 2003

Shuttle’s SB61G2 is the new pinnacle of small form factor products for the Pentium 4 platform. Its 865G chipset is the latest offering from Intel. It’s actually a tribute to Shuttle’s engineers that we’re able to talk to you about the SB61G2 on Springdale’s launch day (...) This gives Shuttle a significant jump on the competition. While others are working on their first generation Springdale-based product, Shuttle is working on their second generation of products supporting Intel’s 800MHz chipsets (note the use of plural pronunciation, Shuttle has a lot of upcoming hardware in the pipeline).

When equipped with an 800MHz bus, 3.0GHz Pentium 4 processor, RADEON 9800 PRO, and half a gig of dual-channel DDR400 memory, the Shuttle SB61G2 breaks the small form factor PC sound barrier, rivaling anything available on the desktop and putting the SB61G2 in a class of its own. Can you believe this little box packs more power than the #200+ Granite Bay motherboards that were state-of-the-art just a few months ago? It’s amazing how far technology has advanced in such a short timeframe. The SB61G2 has just made quite a few high dollar workstations obsolete.

The diminutive size of the SB61G2 gives it a world of potential uses in applications ranging from gaming to distributed computing. Home theater buffs have always gone wild with uses for these boxes, and with Personal Video Station now a standard feature these users can turn their XPC into a personal video recorder at prices previously unheard of. (...)  It’s like having an M-16 rifle in the size of a handgun.

It’s this type of innovation that goes into any Editor’s Choice product. And when it’s executed this brilliantly in performance, feature set, and price, awarding the SB61G2 our Editor’s Choice Award is a no-brainer.

In a way, it’s fitting that the SB61G2 comes from a company named Shuttle, as they’ve literally taken the small form factor platform to new heights. We can’t wait to see what they think of next.

 

The Tech Report: SB61G2 is a Very Big Deal


The Tech Report
www.tech-report.com/...
26. May 2003

 

Call me melodramatic, but it is my belief that the SB61G2 is the most important cube yet to come out of Shuttle. Sure, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking Vincent Vega: "That's a bold statement." True, but it's one I intend to back up. Shuttle has reached a new pinnacle in time to market with the SB61G2, and has also introduced the last big feature that hardcore enthusiasts have been waiting for in cube computers.

The SB61G2 does well here, scoring on par with the other AGP-based 865 configurations.

Conclusions
As I stated at the beginning of the article, the SB61G2 is a Very Big Deal. The lightning-fast turnaround from chipset announcement to cube release is unprecedented for Shuttle, and is hopefully a harbinger of future events. The overclocking features built into the SB61G2 are very impressive, allowing for huge performance gains with the right hardware. (...)  With 8X AGP, Serial ATA, 800MHz front-side bus and dual-channel DDR400 support, this box was made to fly. The idea of a machine with those features appeals to me. The idea of running a screaming fast, 3.3GHz, overclocked config appeals to me even more. And the idea of doing so in a tiny, stylish, quiet box appeals to me most of all.

Fazit (Übersetzung)
Wie ich zu Beginn des Artikels bereits gesagt hatte, ist das SB61G2 ein sehr starkes Teil. Die blitzschnelle Reaktion von Shuttle mit mit der Herausgabe seines Würfel als Antwort auf die Verkündigung des Chipsatzes ist beispiellos für Shuttle und hoffentlich ein Vorbote für zukünftige Ereignisse. Die Übertaktungs-Eigenschaften, die das SB61G2 aufweist, sind sehr eindrucksvoll und erlauben einen großen Performance-Gewinn zusammen mit der richtigen Hardware (...) Mit 8X AGP, Serial-ATA, 800MHz FSB und Dual-Channel DDR400 Unterstützung ist diese Box zum Fliegen geschaffen. Die Idee für eine Maschine mit solchen Leistungsmerkmalen findet bei mir Anklang. Die Vorstellung, eine Konfiguration mit sehr schnellen 3,3GHz zu übertakten begeistert mich noch mehr. Und die Vorstellung soetwas in einem winzigen, stilvollen, leisen Würfel zu realisieren gefällt mir am meisten.

 

Hardware Zone: Outstanding design and features - excellent rating


Hardware Zone
www.hardwarezone.com/...
20. June. 2003
Conclusion
Finally, we were able to review a Pentium 4 SFF system sporting the latest chipset that showcases the true power of these miniature systems. Previously tested Pentium 4 SFF systems were only equipped with older chipset platforms such as the SiS 651 and Intel 845G, which do constrain the system performance to a certain extent compared with current chipset platforms. 

As we unveiled the performance in our results section using the same processor frequency but utilizing the newer 800MHz FSB and DDR400 dual-channel memory in contrast to older systems based on the 533MHZ PSB and DDR 266/333, the Shuttle XPC SB61G2 outscored the Intel 845G platform by 12% in office productivity and content creation tasks. The margin grew to over 20% in our SPECViewPerf benchmark simulating professional rendering application tests. Gaming scores improved anywhere from 50% to 100% thanks to the new Intel Extreme Graphics 2 core in the 845G chipset. However do note that the gaming results are still a far cry from what a GeForce4 MX 440 can achieve and as such, the built-in graphics is still not a viable 3D gaming solution. 

In terms of system design and features, the Shuttle XPC was outstanding and we grew to enjoy it even more after being immersed in a wider variety of SFF systems recently. The XPC series promoted easy system building due to an ingenious system design, efficient heat removal from the CPU via Shuttle’s I.C.E. heat-pipe system and has good overall ventilation. Furthermore, the Shuttle motherboard’s AGP slot positioning allows long AGP graphics card to be installed effortlessly- this is still unique to Shuttle at the time of publishing. 

The Shuttle XPC SB61G2 would make a good modern SFF system for the enthusiasts but it comes at quite a cost. Shuttle XPC systems are known to be among the more expensive SFF systems around. Although it is somewhat justified by all its qualities, it is still a little on the high side. Furthermore, no software or utilities were bundled with the barebone system. In light of this, the Shuttle XPC SB61G2 missed our perfect rating and but still landed itself comfortable with 4.5 Stars – an excellent rating that would still do the folks at Shuttle very proud.

 

HardOCP: ...is the most impressive product to date!


HardOCP
www.hardocp.com/...
17. June 2003
Conclusion
Far and away, the SB61G2 is Shuttle’s most impressive product to date. Although the SN41G2 should receive credit for paving the road to get here, no other XPC system has done everything as well as the SB61G2. From its support for industry leading features and the latest and greatest technology to the polished modern appearance complete with a few improvements over the SN41G2, the Springdale-based Shuttle has something for everyone. For the skeptics who were holding out on the wave of small form factor systems, this new XPC makes it nearly impossible for them to make a convincing argument against these systems. (...)

Whether it be in the living room, in the office, or at the local LAN party, the Shuttle SB61G2 is sure to offer top-notch performance in any application. In most every respect, the overall quality of the system was exceptional. With more features and functionality than we have ever seen in this small form factor size, the SB61G2 proves to be a potent package. Were one preparing for Half Life 2 or Doom3, they would pair this system with a retail boxed Pentium4 2.4C and be nearly guaranteed 3GHz or better. Add to this one of the latest generation graphics cards and a high quality PCI sound card and you have yourself a system which will rival any PC in the room at your next LAN event should have need of some impressive frame rates. For those looking for an endorsement, keep an eye out for us at QuakeCon as chances are, one [H] editor will be gaming with a system based on the Shuttle SB61G2 platform.

 

Lost Circuits: Empfehlung der Redaktion


Lost Circuits
www.lostcircuits.com/...
27. May 2003
Conclusions 
There is not much to conclude here, Shuttle has done it once again by delivering a flawless product that is another milestone achievement in the development of the PC platform. (...) We could go on and hilight the superior performance or even become melodramatic but none of this would add to our impression and the final verdict that the SB61G2 deserves nothing less than an editor's award. 

Fazit (Übersetzung)
Hier braucht man nicht lange schlußfolgern - Shuttle hat es wieder einmal geschafft ein tadelloses Produkt abzuliefern, das einen weiteren Leistungs-Meilenstein in der Entwicklungsgeschichte der PC-Plattform darstellt. (...) Wir könnten jetzt noch fortfahren und die hervorragende Geschwindigkeit hervorheben oder sogar pathetisch werden, aber wir fügen nichts derartiges zu unseren Eindrücken hinzu. Das entgültige Urteil ist, daß SB61G2 nicht anderes verdient als die "Empfehlung der Redaktion"


(...) the SB61G2 does have an AGP slot and it can be used with any of the current high-end graphics cards which turns the SB61G2 into a screaming powerhouse also with respect to 3D gaming.

 

SFFTech.com: Offers latest and greatest technology


SFFTech.com
www.sfftech.com/...
21. May 2003
When Shuttle launched their SV24 about 18 months ago it wasn't the first SFF-type design ever brought to market—but it kick-started a trend that's put Shuttle in the spotlight ever since and has other manufacturers scrambling to compete. We've seen some good SFF designs from other manufacturers in the last six months, but thus far Shuttle remains the market leader—and with their latest box built around the Intel i865G (Springdale) chipset they're looking to extend that lead even further.

Conclusion:
The SB61G2 may not look all that different from the SB51, but there's a much more powerful engine purring under the hood. The introduction of dual DDR, Serial ATA, a better integrated graphics engine, and support for a faster front-side bus are all boosts to the new platform (...) As impressive as the SB61G2 is, however, it's ultimately an evolutionary and not revolutionary design. (...) with each successive release Shuttle is pulling their flagship product closer and closer to the mid-tower's level of flexibility and performance. (...) The SB61G2 is (...) packing one of the most aggressive, full-featured designs available. If you're a user looking to build on the latest and greatest technology Intel has to offer but are unwilling to give up much of the power and flexibility that comes with a full-sized desktop, the SB61G2 may be right up your alley. 

 

Hardware.no: Shuttle concept is easy, light weight - its perfect!


Hardware.no (Norwegian Webite)
www.hardware.no/...
4. June 2003
Shuttle SB61G2 have to be new record in performance in such a little box. If you get a Pentium 4 3.0 GHz prosessor, 1 GB DDR400- memory, Radeon 9800 Pro, 250 GB 7200 rpm harddrive and a DVD-RW you get a exceptional system. You can easy have this system with you to find your nearest LAN-party, because the Shuttle concept is easy, light weight - it's perfect! (...) Its really a complete pack you get in Shuttle SB61G2. You have a great potential in this PC with all the opportunities to plug in whatever you would like. (...) over all if you buy an Shuttle SB61G2, you get a realy nice and powerfull PC for your living room and games.

 

ClubIC.com France: Selection Award


ClubIC  France
www.clubic.com/...
26. May 2003
ClubIC Selection Award

+ Many technical innovations
+ Good total performances
+ Excellent general design

 

Atomic Magazine Australia: HOT-Award / 9 out of 10


Atomic Magazine Australia
issue July/2003
SB61G2 won Atomic "HOT" award with 9 out of 10

"It's as though every company to ever make a motherboard is shrinking the PCB and throwing it into an Aluminum shoebox. Shuttle pioneered this concept"...."This is another great unit from Shuttle"..."

 

PC Inpact France: Performance Award


PC Inpact France
www.pcinpact.com/...
27. May 2003
It deserves our "Award Performance to him" for his very good results during the tests.

+ New Bios
+ 4-pin FireWire
+ Backpanel SPDIF
+ Serveral USB 2.0
+ Performance
+ Design of the FS61 mainboard

 

ZDNet.de: Ein Blickfang mit sehr guter Leistung und Ausstattung


ZDNet.de Deutschland
http://produkte.zdnet.de/...
11. Juli 2003
Shuttles X-PCs bieten sich als Blickfänger bei Präsentationen geradezu an. Das neueste Modell setzt den leistungsfähigen Intel-Chipsatz 865G mit integrierter Grafik ein - und bringt so auch sehr gute Leistung. Wer Wert auf sinnvolles und schönes Design legt, deshalb aber nicht auf Performance verzichten will, ist mit dem X-PC sehr gut bedient. 

Das Gehäuse sieht einfach glänzend aus und ist ebenso effektiv wie nützlich. Der kleine Netzteillüfter und der große Gehäuselüfter (mit Heatpipe-Verbindung zum Prozessor) leisten gute Arbeit. Erstaunlich, dass in diesem kleinen Gehäuse noch eine AGP-Karte und eine PCI-Steckkarte Platz finden, ohne dass die Lüftung zusammenbricht. 

+ kompaktes, elegantes Design
+ für die Größe sehr vielseitig
+ gute Ausstattung

 

c't Magazin: Optisch ansprechend mit modernem Innenleben


c't Magazin Germany
Heft 12/2003, Seite 96/97 
Kaum hat Intel den i865G-Chipsatz mit zweikanaligem Speicherinterface und integrierter Grafik vorgestellt, schon erweitert Shuttle die erfolgreiche Barebone-Serie der XPCs um ein passendes Modell. (...) Die Geräuschentwicklung von Shuttles jüngstem Spross ist relativ gering: Bei ruhendem Windows-Desktop erzeugt er gute 2,5 Sone , die unter Volllast auf noch passable 3,1 Sone ansteigen. (...) Mit dem SB61G2 XPC ist es Shuttle wieder einmal gelungen, ein optisch ansprechendes Gerät mit moderem Innenleben auf den Markt zu bringen.

Translation:
The noise of Shuttle's latest product is relatively low. When the Windows desktop is in idle mode the noise is 2.5 Sone, which increase to acceptable 3.1 under full load. (...) With the SB61G2 XPC Shuttle was again successful to offer a stylish device with modern internal components to the market.

 

 

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