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Shuttle SB51G Review - XPC Mini Barebones
January 22nd, 2004
Author: Tekime - tekime@fury-tech.com
Introduction
Shuttle has earned a strong reputation for itself in the Small Form Factor (SFF) and computer
mainboard markets. Over two decades ago Shuttle Inc. was founded in Taipei, Taiwan, and since 1990
Shuttle Computer Group has provided mainboards, cases, and barebones systems to consumers in the
Americas.
When we think SFF, Shuttle's XPC line comes immediately to mind for many of us. I was excited to
check out the Shuttle SB51G XPC, and see if the quality, design, and performance hold up to the
reputation it carries.
Before starting, it would be prudent for me to mention the nature of this review. We will not be
evaluating the hardware performance of this system, nor will we be evaluating the overclocking
potential, for a few reasons. It would be unfair of us to provide a half-baked attempt at performance
review, and I don't have a dozen SFF PC's kicking around to test against. Maybe some day, but not this
day. As far as overclocking is concerned, I would have liked to see how high I could take the FSB on
this sucker, but this case is ultimately destined for a home installation.
We will, however, dig into the guts of this thing, and put it through the paces to make sure it isn't
going to flake out on us during a heavy round of UT2K3 or Desert Combat. We will also have a good
look at installation, access, cooling performance, design, and quality of construction.
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