Shuttle XPX P2 3500G High Performance Mini Gaming PC Announced

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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