Shuttle XPX P2 3500G High Performance Mini Gaming PC Announced

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Shuttle, who are no strangers to ultra small form factor PCs, have announced their new Shuttle XPX P2 3500G high performance small form factor PC which sports a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor running on Intel’s 35 Express chipset has been designed from the outset squarely with today’s computer gamer in mind.

Based on Shuttle’s XPS Barebone SP35P2 Pro, the XPX P2 3500G, which measures in at a mere 32.5(L) x 22(W) x 21(H) cm, boasts a black aluminium chassis with what the company term as ‘stealthed drive doors’ and comes complete with a 750GB Samsung SATA HDD with 32MB cache, an ATI HD 3870 graphics card, DVD read/write drive, an optional 25-in-1 memory card reader, integrated fingerprint sensor and can be supplied pre-loaded with either Windows XP or Vista – though an array of user configurable options are available.

Shuttle XPX P2 3500G Key Features:

Processor:

• Socket 775 with Intel Core 2 Duo / Quad / Extreme processor
• 800, 1066 or 1333MHz front side bus
• Prepared for the upcoming Intel 45nm Core 2 multi-core processors

SilentX Cooling Technology:

• New Shuttle I.C.E. heat-pipe module (Integrated Cooling Engine)
• SilentX Cooling and Noise Reduction Technology
• advanced Heatpipe technology, linear fan control.
• 3 independent cooling areas.
• OASIS Cooling Technology: additional fanless heat-pipe design covering the MOSFET modules (VRM), north- and southbridge

High-end chipset and components:

• Intel P35 Express (MCH, codename: Bearlake-X) + ICH9R (I/O Conroller Hub)
• Solid Capacitors for excellent heat resistance for enhanced system durability

Hard disk:

• One or two Serial ATA hard disks, supports 3 Gbit/s

Optical drive:

• 16x DVD Writer, supports Dual Format and Dual Layer

Memory:

• Up to four DDR2-667/800 memory modules (240 pins)
• Supports Dual Channel

Graphics:

• PCI Express x16 graphics card from ATI or NVIDIA
• Outputs: Sub-D (analog)*, DVI-I (digital/analog) and TV (S-Video/Composite) Sub-D connector may be provided by adapter

8-ch Audio:

• 7.1 channel High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC888 codec
• analog: line-out (8-ch), line-in, microphone, CD-in, AUX
• digital: optical S/PDIF-in, optical and coaxial S/PDIF-out

Gigabit LAN:

• Marvell 88E8056 Ethernet network controller
• PCI Express interface
• IEEE 802.3u 1000Base-T compliant
• Supports 10 / 100 / 1.000 MBit/s opteration
• Supports Wake-on-LAN

Cardreader (optional):

• optional with 3.5″ multi-format card reader (USB 2.0)

Empty slots:

• 1x PCI 32 bit slot
• 1x Mini-PCIe x1 slot at the bottom of the chassis
• supports Intel Turbo Memory (codename: Robson)

Front-panel I/O

• Microphone
• Headphone (Line-out)
• USB 2.0
• USB Speed-Link with Speed-Link button
• Firewire (Mini 4 pin connector)
• Fingerprint recognition
• Power button
• Reset button
• Power indicator (blue LED)
• HDD indicator (orange LED)Back-panel I/O

Back-panel I/O

• VGA Sub-D connector (analog)
• DVI-I connector (digital/analog)
• TV connector (S-Video/Composite)
• 6x USB 2.0
• Firewire (6 pin)
• GigaBit LAN (RJ45)
• 2x External Serial ATA Hotplug (eSATA)
• 8-ch Audio line-out (2x rear/front, bass/center, surround/back)
• Audio Line-in
• SPDIF: optical in/out, coaxial out
• CMOS button
• optional: Wireless LAN antenna

Shuttle’s XPX P2 3500G retails for around $2200 though pricing is very much dependant on optional user configurations.

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