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Shuttle launches mini-PC barebone with Intel X38 Express chipset

Press release, January 11; Eric Mah, DIGITIMES Asia

Shuttle has launched its XPC Barebone SX38P2 Pro, a mini-PC barebone designed for 45nm Intel processors and which can accommodate two graphics cards.

The SX38P2 Pro supports PCI Express 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and 8-channel HD-sound with Dolby Digital Live! and the DTS Connect certification. Up to three internal hard disks can be installed inside the system which can also be expanded via the two external eSATA ports.

A Mini-PCIe slot is available for used with Intel Turbo Memory to help accelerate system boot up and the loading of programs, the company highlighted.

The Shuttle XPC Barebone SX38P2 Pro is available now in specialist stores at a recommended price of 429 euros (excluding VAT) (US$499).

Shuttle XPC Barebone SX38P2 Pro

Item

Details

Chipset

Intel X38 Express / ICH9R chipset

Compatible CPUs

Supports 45nm processors and/or current models of the Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo Series with Socket 775 (up to FSB 1333)

Memory

Max. 8GB Dual-channel DDR2 800 (OC up to 1066MHz)

Audio

8-Channel HD-audio with Dolby Digital Live! and DTS Connect

PCIe

2x PCIe 2.0 x16 (ATI CrossFire), 1x Mini-PCIe

Connectivity

Gigabit LAN, 2x FireWire, 8x USB 2.0 4x SATA, 2x eSATA

Other

USB Speed-Link, Fingerprint Scanner

Power

450W power supply (80 PLUS)

Dimensions

325×220×210mm

Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, January 2008

Shuttle XPC Barebone SX38P2 Pro

Shuttle XPC Barebone SX38P2 Pro
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