Shuttle hasn't completely forgotten about do-it-yourself PC builders. In fact, the company has just launched a new addition to its small form factor barebones lineup. The XPC SN21G5 packs NVIDIA's GeForce 6100 integrated graphics chipset, a carefully massaged ICE cooler, and room for a GeForce 7800 GTX into Shuttle's proven G5 chassis.
Can the diminutive SN21G5 keep up with the latest full-sized ATX motherboards? Perhaps more importantly, how does it compare with Shuttle's last cube with integrated graphics for the Athlon 64? Keep reading to find out.
@ The Tech Report
Wednesday Web Reviews:
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HighSpeed PC HSPC Tech Station Review @ MODTHEBOX.COM
Ultra Products X-Connect 2 550W PSU Review @ Bigbruin.com
Thermaltake ToughPower 550W @ Bjorn3D
FrozenCPU ThermalRock Dragon Alphacool Review @ Virtual-Hideout
Sansun Bat Computer Case @ Hi-techreviews.com
-10000S S-Store Series Case Review @ techniz.co.uk
Mimobot Flash USB Flash Drive Review @ XYZ Computing
Antec Phantom 500W Review @ nordichardware
ASROCK 939NF4G Review @ Gamepyre
Radeon X1800 GTO and X1900 XL launch info @ Elite Bastards
HIS Radeon X800GTO IceQ Graphics Card @ TweakTown
ASUS GeForce 7800GT TOP - Silent but Violent @ TweakTown
Sapphire X1900 XTX @ LostCircuits
Crucial Ballistix 1GB Kit PC4000 LED (BL2KIT6464L505) Memory Review @ ocinside
Peripherals
ButtKicker Promoses to Shake Your Money Maker @ OCModShop
Saitek Audio A-200 2.1 Portable Speaker System @ ThinkComputers.org
Altec Lansing inMotion iM716 Portable HD Audio System @ Bona Fide Reviews
Zalman HD160 HTPC case @ Rbmods
Editorials
Toilet Seats Have Less Germs Than Your Desk?! @ Futurelooks
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Why You Should Not Attempt a "Do It Yourself" Data Recovery @ HDDsaver.com
How to Buy a Cheap Laptop Computer @ Laptop Lifestyle
Keyboard Cleaning Guide @ The TechZone
Gadget Guide #1 – February 2006 @ TweakTown
Software
Linux roundup - part 3: openSuSe & Novell SuSe Linux @ planet3dnow.de
Cedega v5.1 + NVIDIA @ Phoronix
Techconnect Magazine's second Photoshop Masterclass
Contests
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Electronics
2006 Home Video Preview @ designtechnica
SOHO Voice over IP Telephone Roundup @ Trusted Reviews
Games
Star Wars: Empire at Wars gameplay and performance review @ bit-tech