Today's Giveaway Prize
Note, the Shuttle XH61 includes only a motherboard, cpu cooler and power supply.
Specs for Shuttle XH61
- CPU Type: Intel Socket LGA1155
- Memory Supported: 2x DDR3 1333/1066
- Back Panel Ports: 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, 4x USB, 1x RJ45, 2x PS/2
Price Research: Our research indicates that Shuttle XH61 Intel H61 LGA 1155 Mini ITX Barebone System + Intel Pentium G620 2.6GHz CPU is $63 lower (25% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $248 to $264. - yuugotserved
I have 3 Shuttle XPC/slim systems and have had great luck using these $8 optical hard drive bays for an additional SSD/HD:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110928045966
but good call at scaring all the gamer types away who dont know any better other than larger number == better.
or anymore ideas , not to concerned just looking for suggestions , thanx !
or anymore ideas , not to concerned just looking for suggestions , thanx !
or anymore ideas , not to concerned just looking for suggestions , thanx !
dont know why its so hard for people to understand the limitations and use cases for machines like this. its like all the folks who used to complain that atom netbooks were too slow for HD youtube and modern games.
this machine is plenty capable for just about anything aside from the latest and greatest games at high resolutions.
dont know why its so hard for people to understand the limitations and use cases for machines like this. its like all the folks who used to complain that atom netbooks were too slow for HD youtube and modern games.
this machine is plenty capable for just about anything aside from the latest and greatest games at high resolutions.
Naw just Basic pc or HTPC , was just wondering if i3 would be better but not for double .
thanx !
or anymore ideas , not to concerned just looking for suggestions , thanx !
Another thing to consider is that the best graphics you'll get is HD3000 depending on which CPU you go with.
The i3-2105, i3-2125, and i5-2405s have HD3000 GPU. The rest are HD2000 and maybe HD2500 (too lazy to search).
This isn't apples to apples, but the i3-2105 will probably give you double the framerate of the G620 in some games, if that's your thing.
http://images.anandtech.com/graph.../40754.png
IMHO the difference between the G620 & i3 isn't all that compelling. The only worthy upgrade would be the i5-2405s if you can get it around the $200 mark and even then you're reaching since it would put the system at around $500 when you add SSD & RAM. Better options out there for that price.
Another thing to consider is that the best graphics you'll get is HD3000 depending on which CPU you go with.
The i3-2105, i3-2125, and i5-2405s have HD3000 GPU. The rest are HD2000 and maybe HD2500 (too lazy to search).
This isn't apples to apples, but the i3-2105 will probably give you double the framerate of the G620 in some games, if that's your thing.
http://images.anandtech.com/graph.../40754.png
thanks for wiki edit ( in order of fastest )