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If you need to take a step beyond laptop, take a look at Shuttle's SX38P2-Pro, a "barebones" PC with just a case, power supply and motherboard, that'll let you build just about anything you want. The small form factor case has a subtle, elegant design capable of fitting in almost anywhere, including your living room. Doors cover the bays and ports, so all you see is the smooth, black front face, silver accents, and a blue power light.
The SX38P2-Pro's unique fan/heat-pipe cooling system lets you use the latest quad-core processors without fear of cooking them. You have room for a couple of PCIe slots, for your video card(s), and even a Wi-Fi card in the mini-PCIe slot. A 5.25 inch bay, three 3.5 inch bays let you install a variety of drives, and the four slots for DDR2 memory let you pack enough punch to take care of most normal build-it-yourself needs. External eSATA, USB, FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet ports, with analog and digital outs for the built-in 7.1 channel HD audio, along with a slot for an external Wi-Fi antenna, ensure you can connect all the peripherals and extra storage you can afford!
Ready to work with the tweakers and overclockers, it has a number of presets, and you can even change the memory frequency. There's even a convenient button to clear the BIOS if you go too far. Well built and easy to work with given its size, quiet and yet with room for the latest cards, the SX38P2-Pro makes a great foundation for a small but mighty computer! Take a look for yourself!
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one word... wow..
- Pros: This case is superb, i was very concerned as this my first small form factor machine and I was buying it as a gaming machine.
First of all.. this was by far the easiest PC build i have ever undertaken. Everything inside the case is wired and placed. Shuttle have obviously spent a long time thinking about the space and the wire routing etc.
The case comes with a picture guide to building the machine which walks you through the process with ease.
The case has space for 3 HDD's and an optical drive, impressive for the small size.
The case looks great and now I cannot understand why my previous machine was a full tower case!
With the right components you can build a superb gaming PC...
- Cons: I had trouble installing the XPC tools on windows XP.. did not try very hard though.
The syringe with the heat paste for the CPU was slightly blocked so I ended up squirting excess cooling compound all over the CPU.. don't think I can blame shuttle for this..
Double width Geforce 8800 GTS was difficult to squeeze into the case for installation, once in place though no problem.
- Other Thoughts: I have no way of verifying this but... I am not convinced you could use two ATI HD3870 cards in this case with Crossfire due to PSU rating and heat...shuttle only offer the HD3850 in crossfire mode on their complete system site.
My System:
Intel 6850 3.0Gz Duel Core CPU (Conroe)
BFG 8800 GTS 512Mb graphics card
Gskill 2 Gb DDR2 RAM
WD Raptor 10,000 rpm HDD
Samsung 20'' widescreen LCD monitor
Thank you newegg for the great service!
Pure Satisfaction!
- Pros: This is my first Shuttle product and I have to say that it's quality exceeded my expectations. Newegg held up their end of the deal with quick shipping and 40 minutes after it was delivered it was built & running. I don't think a barebones computer could be any simpler to build. The installation guide was clear and concise (although brief) and there were parts and cables included for everything including SATA cables for the drives.
I'm also impressed at the amount of empty space inside this case after everything is installed. It's obvious that Shuttle did their homework when they designed this unit. The cooling and airflow is great. The fans are quiet enough to let it reside on top of my desk.
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase!
- Cons: Price would be one Con with this system but when you compare component for component, it's not too far off. Since the unit is 75% complete when you receive it, it's probably still a bargain.
Integrated dual DVI would be an improvement in my opinion but everyone has different needs when it comes to video cards.
Others have commented on the tight space when installing the video cards. Given that I wanted a SFF case, I expected close quarters when installing components. That said, you need to be EXTRA CAREFUL when installing any expansion cards. It would be quite easy to damage the surface mount electronics of the motherboard if you don't install the cards with great care.
- Other Thoughts: One reviewer criticized Shuttle's tech support but I have the exact opposite opinion. I made two calls and was pleasantly surprised at the quick response (on hold for less than 2 minutes) and excellent knowledge of the product. They were patient and very, very helpful. I don't know what more a user could want.
I also like the fact that I can find their Support Hotline in two mouse clicks once I'm on their web site. Other manufacturers could learn something from Shuttle.
| Model | SX38P2-Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Socket | Intel Socket T(LGA775) |
| North Bridge | Intel X38 |
| Memory slot | 4 x 240Pin |
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No video, 2x DOA Shuttles
- Pros: None - never got a single sign of life from the video.
Newegg was great in terms of helping me through the RMA's.
- Cons: Never worked.
- Other Thoughts: Thanks to Newegg for helping me through a couple of RMA's, finally had to bail on the whole Shuttle thing. Tried two different Shuttles, two CPU's, two video cards (one of which was the model Shuttle uses for internal testing), two monitors, two sets of memory, never got any sign of life from the video. No signal at all. Talked to Shuttle support and went through diagnostics with them with no luck. They mentioned that some "bios issues" might exist but since no video kind of hard to diagnose that.
Another sweet Shuttle
- Pros: Has more drive bays than usual Shuttle size, nice looker, well laid out internally, subtle, can take a full size graphics card, lots of ports, super easy build
- Cons: A little larger than typical Shuttle chassis, some cables are too short (SATA cables for upper drive bays), would rather an extra SATA cable instead of an IDE ribbon, had problems with Wintec memory - check compatibility list before ordering CPU, video and memory
- Other Thoughts: This is the third Shuttle I've built and all have lasted really well. This one is a little bit larger and not as quiet (lots of fans) as some others in the range. I guess it's a trade off for more performance.
Awesome compact all-in-one solution
- Pros: This is my server and HTPC. With E8400, 2x7200.11 1.5TB drives, 2x2GB G.Skill, and a Galaxy Lo-Pro 9600GT and a HP SATA DVD-R and it works great. I had a little issue with booting to SATA drives, but after a call to support all was good. I plan on adding another HDD when needed so having the capability is great! Blue power light isn't obnoxious like some other cases. Speed-Link system is great! Just hit the button and connect USB to USB and transfer files. Backed up my laptop, my GF's laptop and my desktop. I don't see why this isn't built into every computer.
- Cons: Can be a little on the loud side while running hot.
- Other Thoughts: DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Shuttle's are kind of picky when it comes to RAM/CPU compatibility.
| General |
| Brand |
Shuttle |
| Model |
SX38P2-Pro |
| CPU Supported |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core 2 Extreme / Quad / Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Socket |
Intel Socket T(LGA775) |
| FSB |
1333/1066/800/MHz |
| Chipset |
| North Bridge |
Intel X38 |
| South Bridge |
ICH9R |
| Memory Supported |
| Memory slot |
4 x 240Pin |
| Memory Type Supported |
DDR2 800/667 |
| Max Memory Supported |
8GB |
| Dual Channel Memory Supported |
Yes |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Express |
2 x PCI Express x 16 (Gen 2.0) |
| Storage |
| IDE ATA |
1 x ATA 100 |
| Serial ATA |
4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Audio |
| Onboard Audio |
Realtek ALC888DD |
| Channel |
8-CH |
| Communications |
| First LAN |
Marvell 88E8056(10/100/1000Mbps) |
| Max LAN Speed |
10/100/1000Mbps |
| Extension Bays |
| 3.5" Internal bays |
1 |
| 5.25" External bays |
1 |
| Front Panel Ports |
| Front USB |
2 |
| Front IEEE 1394 |
1 x Mini IEEE 1394 |
| Front Audio Ports |
2 jacks |
| Back Panel Ports |
| Rear USB |
6 |
| Rear IEEE 1394 |
1 |
| RJ45 |
1 |
| Rear S/PDIF Out |
1 x Coaxial & 1 x Optical out |
| Rear Audio Ports |
6 jacks |
| Other Rear Ports |
2 x eSATA port |
| Power Supply |
| Input |
100 - 240V AC |
| Power Supply |
450W
Support 80 PLUS |
| Physical SPEC |
| Dimensions |
12.8" x 8.3" x 8.7" |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
SX38P2-Pro
User Manual
Driver Disk
I.C.E Technology CPU heat-pipe
2 x SATA cable (pre-install)
SATA cable
IDE Cable (pre-install)
Floppy cable
1 set to 2 set 6pin VGA power cable
2 x Cross Fire bridge
USB to USB cable for Speed-Link
1 set 4pin Power Cable
Power Cord
Screws
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Introduction
If you need to take a step beyond laptop, take a look at Shuttle's SX38P2-Pro, a "barebones" PC with just a case, power supply and motherboard, that'll let you build just about anything you want. The small form factor case has a subtle, elegant design capable of fitting in almost anywhere, including your living room. Doors cover the bays and ports, so all you see is the smooth, black front face, silver accents, and a blue power light.
The SX38P2-Pro's unique fan/heat-pipe cooling system lets you use the latest quad-core processors without fear of cooking them. You have room for a couple of PCIe slots, for your video card(s), and even a Wi-Fi card in the mini-PCIe slot. A 5.25 inch bay, three 3.5 inch bays let you install a variety of drives, and the four slots for DDR2 memory let you pack enough punch to take care of most normal build-it-yourself needs. External eSATA, USB, FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet ports, with analog and digital outs for the built-in 7.1 channel HD audio, along with a slot for an external Wi-Fi antenna, ensure you can connect all the peripherals and extra storage you can afford!
Ready to work with the tweakers and overclockers, it has a number of presets, and you can even change the memory frequency. There's even a convenient button to clear the BIOS if you go too far. Well built and easy to work with given its size, quiet and yet with room for the latest cards, the SX38P2-Pro makes a great foundation for a small but mighty computer! Take a look for yourself!
Highlights
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Intel Socket T (LGA 775)
The XPC Shuttle SX38P2-Pro's motherboard supports Intel LGA 775 (Socket T) processors including the Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo and Pentium D series as well as the next generation Intel 45nm processors.
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Intel X38 Express Chipset
The high-end Intel X38 Express chipset features Intel Turbo Memory for improved system responsiveness and supports the latest Intel Extreme Tuning Utility so that over-clockers can exploit every potential of the Intel processors.
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PCI-Express 2.0 with ATi CrossFire Technology
The PCI-Express 2.0 interface provides twice the bandwidth of PCI-Express X16 to handle the data load of next-generation graphics cards while retaining compatibility with current PCI-Express cards. ATi Crossfire technology enables two graphics cards to operate simultaneously for doubled graphics performance.
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OASIS Cooling Technology
Shuttle’s OASIS heat pipe cooling system effectively dissipates heat from the North Bridge, South Bridge and MOSFET modules for extended system longevity and largely-reduced operation noise.
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Built-in 450W PSU
The XPC Shuttle SX38P2-Pro is equipped with a powerful 450W power supply unit that delivers strong power to all system components and provides a high level of system reliability.
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Convenient Front I/O Panel
The XPC Shuttle SX38P2-Pro features a convenient front I/O panel for easy access to two USB 2.0 ports, one 4-pin IEEE 1394a port and two audio ports.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Shuttle |
| CPU Socket | Intel Socket T(LGA775) |
| CPU Type | Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo |
| North Bridge | Intel X38 |
| FSB | 1333/1066/800/MHz |
| South Bridge | ICH9R |
| Memory slot | 4 x 240Pin |
| Max Memory Supported | 8GB |
| PCI Express | 2 x PCI Express x16 |
| Serial ATA | 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Channel | 8-CH |
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Reviewed By: Cheeky on 2/15/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
