Shuttle XPC SB81P

s8n · 10th January 2006, 5:39 PM

Hi Guys

THinking about grabbing this , I've heard issues from a friend that his shuttle overheats constantly and has had to return it 3 times now!

I'm wanting to add in a 200GB SATA drive, 512meg ram and a average video card (6600GT), no overclocking or anything really and hardly any gaming (if at all)

Do they have as many heat issues as I hear? Whats a good price for a used one?

Thanks

dsanchez · 10th January 2006, 5:55 PM

If you're worried about heat, maybe consider some of the AMD systems.

I have a SN95G5 (AMD 3000+, 1gb ram, 120gb SATA, 6600GT) and have no problems with heat, even in summer.

If you want an Intel based one maybe consider SD11G5 that uses the pentium M chips (apparently these run cooler).

s8n · 10th January 2006, 6:07 PM

Well im not totally worried, I have a aircon'd apartment but I'd like to hear something from owners of the system or similar variants.

A used item has come up hence my interest as I dont want a ful blown pc

ssnke · 5th February 2006, 10:45 AM

I owed a SN45G with a 2500+ and 6600GT nice lilttle machine
CPU temp was around 40~ and HSF was on low RPM.

Also a SB61GV2 Another awsome SFF. it had a 3Ghz Prescott but unfortunatly was around 60D even with the ICE HSF. i whackd on some AS5
and the temperature droped to 43D. from that time onwards I ran the unit @ 3.6Ghz / 55D temp

pearla · 8th February 2006, 10:16 PM

Im also looking for a SFF computer; move around a few times a year; don't have the budget to buy the laptop I would like but want more portability than a Desktop.

My question is - how are they with noise? not just this particular sff pc but in sff's in general? I would be looking, I think, at a 3000 ath 64 system, 6600 gt, 1gb, 200 gb; What sort of noise would I be putting up with? I get the shits fairly easily with loud stuff

ssnke · 8th February 2006, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearla

Im also looking for a SFF computer; move around a few times a year; don't have the budget to buy the laptop I would like but want more portability than a Desktop.

My question is - how are they with noise? not just this particular sff pc but in sff's in general? I would be looking, I think, at a 3000 ath 64 system, 6600 gt, 1gb, 200 gb; What sort of noise would I be putting up with? I get the shits fairly easily with loud stuff

the AMD 64 are really quite like there desktop counterparts
due to their low temps

Addition to that the XPC's use Heatpipe cooling so its even better

and the fan is always on low, even with the cpu @ full load its no fuss and you can o'c ^_^

the Prescotts are abit loader

Eroda · 9th February 2006, 2:13 PM

my opinion is wait for shuttles to have DC Yonah Support because they run nice n cool and they are quick as lightning

10th January 2006, 5:39 PM	#1
s8n Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,567	Shuttle XPC SB81P Hi Guys THinking about grabbing this , I've heard issues from a friend that his shuttle overheats constantly and has had to return it 3 times now! I'm wanting to add in a 200GB SATA drive, 512meg ram and a average video card (6600GT), no overclocking or anything really and hardly any gaming (if at all) Do they have as many heat issues as I hear? Whats a good price for a used one? Thanks

10th January 2006, 5:55 PM	#2
dsanchez Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 85	If you're worried about heat, maybe consider some of the AMD systems. I have a SN95G5 (AMD 3000+, 1gb ram, 120gb SATA, 6600GT) and have no problems with heat, even in summer. If you want an Intel based one maybe consider SD11G5 that uses the pentium M chips (apparently these run cooler). __________________ . Trades: SCopE, Raaagh, Labrat, rocklee2323, vanlan2010, becker83, Bloar, rival81, davey_crocket, wyzest1, ysk, dj_Pain, Pinoy, 4ndr3w, Trojax, Jm3, Rugal, cwschang, neo_ranga, gto_pontiac, klubberhead, Cryogenic, syper, beetroot, -weet*di-, cschris1, antstar, tan50.

5th February 2006, 10:45 AM	#4
ssnke Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney 2770 Posts: 341	I owed a SN45G with a 2500+ and 6600GT nice lilttle machine CPU temp was around 40~ and HSF was on low RPM. Also a SB61GV2 Another awsome SFF. it had a 3Ghz Prescott but unfortunatly was around 60D even with the ICE HSF. i whackd on some AS5 and the temperature droped to 43D. from that time onwards I ran the unit @ 3.6Ghz / 55D temp __________________ SYSTEM! TOSHIBA X200 - T7800 2.6GHz - SLI 8600GM - WD250G SATA - 200G SATA - 2G DDR2 - WIFI A/B/G/N - HDDVD - VISTA ULTIMATE Metal Gear Solid 4 ETA!?!?

8th February 2006, 10:16 PM	#5
pearla Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Syd Posts: 273	Im also looking for a SFF computer; move around a few times a year; don't have the budget to buy the laptop I would like but want more portability than a Desktop. My question is - how are they with noise? not just this particular sff pc but in sff's in general? I would be looking, I think, at a 3000 ath 64 system, 6600 gt, 1gb, 200 gb; What sort of noise would I be putting up with? I get the shits fairly easily with loud stuff __________________ People that don't actually own anything cool enough to be in a club club Member # 1984

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10th January 2006, 6:07 PM	#3
s8n Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,567	Well im not totally worried, I have a aircon'd apartment but I'd like to hear something from owners of the system or similar variants. A used item has come up hence my interest as I dont want a ful blown pc