Before Shuttle goes and entertains any potential bids to
sell itself, it's answering the demands of
HTPC admirers hankering for a small-form-factor barebones system that integrates well into an AV setup. The SG33G5, straight from the egotistical Glamor series, sports an Intel G33
Bearlake chipset, 250-watt power supply, supports Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad
Intel CPUs, handles up to 4GB of RAM, and features the company's own I.C.E. cooling technology. Furthermore, you'll find a PCI Express slot, Intel's GMA 3100 graphics set (weak, we know), 7.1-channel audio, Dolby Digital / DTS support, gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, SATA compatibility, VGA output, and the obligatory HDCP-compatible
HDMI port. Of course, picking up a quasi-stripped box in order to snag the HD DVD / Blu-ray
drive of your
choice won't come cheap, as the currently available SG33G5 will set you back a whopping €303 ($405) right from the start.
[Via
PCLaunches]
posted Jun 22nd 2007 8:14PM
LOL, wth is the optical port doing all the way at the top right???
I don't understand your comment. They've had the digital optical cutouts in their XPCs for the past couple years in this position. It works fine there.
I'm meaning, most companies put it near the analog audio ports. It's just in a REALLY random place is all.
This looks really cool....... I've always been tempted to build a Shuttle PC, and it seems nice that this has the latest tech (HDMI and eSata out, Bearlake chipset, etc.).
Realistically, what kind of video card could one put in this? That is, any chance something like an 8800GTS would work in it?
You probably need the new Shuttle SX39P3 which is based on the new X38 chipset. No built in video, but has a 400W PSU.
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=5019
Cool, thanks. So I guess this SG33G5 is more intended as an HTC unit and other non-gaming specific applications?
WOW, this looks just like the SN95G5 I bought 3 years ago. It looks so modern next to that huge Shuttle 17 inch monitor they've been selling for 3+ years, lol. When did the "innovation" stop at Shuttle?!! I can't imagine Dell or HP trying to sell systems in a chassis designed 3+ years ago. I would greatly caution anyone thinking of buying a Shuttle, especially since they are up for sale. Shuttles often break down and need support which will be hard to get when they go bankrupt and close up shop. For what this overpriced barebone costs you'd think they'd include the missing fiber optic IN connection.
You can put an 8800GTX in the thing. You'll have to cut your case thought so it will fit. There's a Shuttle enthusiast site where people are packing quad cores, 8800GTXs, multiple hard drives and tons of RAM into these things. The PSUs are able to handle all that. Check out:
forums.sudhian.com
Hardforums's SFF forum
Some ppl. post pics. of their fully loaded Shuttles.
Why mod them when you can buy your own case for a cheaper price?
interesting in that there's no DVI port, just as i was getting used to using DVI to connect to my monitor. there aren't many monitors with HDMI ports and i don't want to use my D-Sub port. anyone else with a concern like mine?
See here http://de.shuttle.com/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/searchcall-12/searchcategory-289/noblendout-1/tabid-72/170_read-14126/, it has an icon for DVI (left). I believe it comes with HDMI to DVI cable. I'll ask Shuttle too, I want like to build a system for work.
Shuttle just announce a new SG33G5M model which also include a nice VFD display, remote control, HDMI and some other goodies. Just did a post on it:
http://www.casedesigns.net/mini/shuttle-sg33g5m/
Please ignore this comment I just needed to get FireFox to save my password =]