Question 1

specs show no on board video...so what is recommended for the video for this setup?

Accepted Answer

Well you want an Intel CPU t with integrated graphics such as the i5 and i7's. There's no room in there for even the tiniest GPU's. The i5 and i7 are almost as good as some mid to high end GPU's and on the processor side they're definitely no slouch.

If you want great performance out of it get an i7 3770s and max out the board's RAM capacity and frequency.

Question 2

Hi hoping someone can help me. I just got this case to use in a htpc build using an Intel i5-3330 LGA1155 cpu(has video built in) and corsair 4gb vengence ddr3 mem. Using a kingston 120gb ssd for storage.  Problem is i can't get it to boot.  When i press the power, the blue power light comes on the fans spin up, but nothing else. No video, beeps or anything.  
I made sure cpu was seated properly, and disconnected everything but the memory and reset cmos.  But still nothing, no video signal at all.
Anybody have any ideas ???  I would love to hear them...
Thanks..

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We have several dealings with Shuttle, The most common issue we have found is the RAM and the Motherboard.  I would suggest checking the RAM first then, if its the Motherboard Newegg will require you to contact the manufacture.  They will send you though several test and transfer you several times.  But they are willing to work with you and will fix the motherboard if it is the issue.

Question 3

I see 4 views of the front. Is there a view of the back?

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If you go back into the web site, there are two Shuttle with the same number (I think).  The second one has a picture of the back side.  The first one does not have a picture of the back side.  I don't know the difference between the two - if there is any.  I have been very please with my computer.  I was very worried about the size and not having enough space.  I have not had any problems at all with anything.  My son has a large Dell and my small Shuttle has more space than his does.  It hardly takes up any room at all and space is not a problem.

Question 4

I am looking to build a barebones kit for personal use and gaming, would this be suitable and what parts should I get?

Accepted Answer

FWIW, I purchased mine for use as a VMWare server, and I sort of think the system board is designed more with that kind of use in mind.   I don't recall it having very remarkable accelerated graphics, and you're perhaps a bit limited in your ability to install any kind of enhanced graphics accelerator. I really liked being able to remove all the support brackets in the case, install the memory SODIMMS and an mSATA SSD, and being done with assembly! It's a very dependable box. I have it and the older XG41 running a little vmWare ESX farm, and both have performed flawlessly.

Question 5

Will this case fit an internal optical drive? Looking at the specs and the picture, I can't tell.

Accepted Answer

It will fit a slim optical drive, not a full sized DVD or CD drive.  It doesn't show from the pictures, but on the front the top and bottom panels invididually push-click open exposing front USB and audio on the bottom and the optical drive on the top.

Question 6

i3 3245 not on cpu list, but will it work?  anyone use it?

Accepted Answer

reece:  I think you have it backwards or the decription is incorrect.  description clearly states this is older 1155 socket?

Question 7

The manufacturer specs say Sata 2 - 3GB/S.
Your description says Sata 1 - 1.5gb/s

Is the one you have an old version that isnt sata2 ?

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I am sorry that I can not answer your question.  I have a computer "person" that ordered the parts and put the computer together.  I am remodeling my house and can not find at this time the paper work, etc.  So very sorry I can not help.

Question 8

Has anyone used a 4th Gen i5 in this machine?  Shuttle's compatibility list is only for 3rd Gen i5's but I'd like to get a chip with the newer integrated graphics if the machine can take it.

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I used the INTEL I7-3770T cpu that has less power consumption.  It has the newer integrated graphics.  IIRC it is on the compatibility list for the gear on the board.  It works fine and I really love this little Shuttle.  I am running GTA 4 on XP.  I have a XP + Vista dual boot.  The only problem I have is with getting full speed with the faster HDD: AHCI verus ATA...seems a bit 'sticky' with this machine

Question 9

This is the 3rd Shuttle XH61V that I've built. This one shuts down when trying to restart it and will not start up again when you press the start button unless you wait a couple of minutes.

Any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a bad power supply, are you using a higher than 65w cpu?

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