Reviews of the Shuttle XPC P2 3700G - Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86 GHz
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CNET Review
The Good: Core 2 Duo processor makes the P2 3700g a great overall performer; dual x16 PCI Express slots give you graphics flexibility; attractive overall design.
The Bad: You void the warranty if you open the case; relatively meager power supply; Intel chipset precludes you from an Nvidia SLI setup; case is larger than your typical Shuttle chassis.
The Bottom Line: The Shuttle P2 3700g is a relative steal among pricey, high-performance, small-form-factor PCs, but we don't see why Shuttle locks its customers out of getting inside the case.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 56/100. Comparing these reviews to 35118 other Desktop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: This XPC would be perfect as a gaming media centre with a slight change of graphics card and a newer, 45nm quad-core chip. The only real sticking point is the price; for £800 you can pick up the P35P2 Pro barebones and fill it yourself with cheaper, but e
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: This small form factor PC from Shuttle is branded a gaming machine but, at 6.9kg, weighs less than many big laptops.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: Shuttle barebones systems won't be for everyone - bear in mind that you don't get a screen, keyboard, mouse or speakers. But if you have all of these things, are an avid gamer but you're bereft of space, the Shuttle XPC P2 3500G is something of a bargain.
Manufacturer: Shuttle Computer, Inc.
Part number: P2-3700G
General
- Type Personal computer
- Recommended Use Home use
- Product Form Factor Small form factor
- Width 8.7 in
- Depth 12.8 in
- Height 8.3 in
- System type Personal computer
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 / 1.86 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor 2 MB
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel 975X Express
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory speed 533 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
- RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
- RAM features Two DDR channels
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x RAID - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
- RAID level RAID 10, RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 1
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
- (2nd) storage controller interface type ATA-100
- :Controller Interface Type:Channel Qty 1
Storage
- Floppy drive type None
- Hard Drive 1 x 200 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
- Hard Drive (3rd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-Writer - IDE
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type None
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16 - Plug-in card
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon X1600 XT
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM
- Installed Size 256 MB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Speaker(s) None
Audio Input
- Type None
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5789
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Features Wake on LAN (WoL)
Printer
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 ( 0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H, Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16 ( CrossFire: x8, x8 mode; single card: x16 mode ), 1 ( 0 ) x Processor - LGA775 Socket
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input - TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Display / video - TV-out, 1 x Audio - Line-out (side surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire ( 1 in front ), 1 x Storage - ESATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 8 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Features Power Factor Correction (PFC)
- Compliant Standards FCC, C-Tick, BSMI, CE
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 400 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Nero 6, CyberLink PowerDVD 6
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years - Pick-up and return
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