Shuttle Computer SG31G2 Intel G31+ICH7 Chipset Up to Intel Core 2 Quad Dual Channel DDR2 Max 4GB 250W Power Supply Barebone (Black)

by Shuttle

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7.9 x 7.3 inches ; 7.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UO7ZU4
• Item model number: SG31-G2-BK-V1
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #71 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Components > Desktop Barebones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 9, 2007

Product Description

The all new Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2 is designed based on Intel G31 Express Chipset supporting the upcoming 45nm Intel Core 2 multi-core processors. Featuring Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 with Intel Clear Video Technology you can now enjoy a richer high-quality viewing experience and with integrated 7.1 channel high definition audio you can enjoy more realistic audio. The Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2 enhances storage transfer through high speed SATA 3Gb/s, and features low noise and ultra cool ICE 2 (Integrated Cooling Engine 2) Technology, keeps your platform cool while on its top performance.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great price on a great Shuttle!, January 23, 2008

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darkeyes825 "darkeyes825" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shuttle Computer SG31G2 Intel G31+ICH7 Chipset Up to Intel Core 2 Quad Dual Channel DDR2 Max 4GB 250W Power Supply Barebone (Black) (Personal Computers)

Great pc for the money- I looked at Shuttles last year, and for dual-core compatibility (AMD or Intel) they were all $350+. Now it's easy to build a quad-core Shuttle with 4g ram, dvd-rw, wireless, and a good hard drive for around $750!!! And still be able to upgrade to a 45nm processor later this year!!!
I was skeptical of the cooling system, but even oc'd to 2.7ghz all 4 cores stay between 34-44 degrees Celsius during fairly heavy use. And it's QUIET!!! The only noise is from the hard drive...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Box, January 19, 2009

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Maros - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shuttle Computer SG31G2 Intel G31+ICH7 Chipset Up to Intel Core 2 Quad Dual Channel DDR2 Max 4GB 250W Power Supply Barebone (Black) (Personal Computers)

I have no idea what Shuttle box the first reviewer is talking about but I doubt this is it. It only has a 250w PSU. If you were to put a 95w+ CPU in there, not sure what sort of graphic card you'd be talking about. And whatever card you get, I wouldn't go crazy. If you stick with the HTPC cards, you should be GTG. The people who don't do that are the ones saying how terrible Shuttle PSUs are because they didn't do their homework and overloaded the thing.

Anyways, I love this box. It was the easiest build ever. Took me <15mins to put the parts in and begin installing Windows. My system is a E5200 2.5 Dual Core, x2 1GB PC6400 RAM, 500GB SATA HDD (Forgot Brand), PNY 8400 GS 256MB PCI-E Vid Card (Low Profile/HTPC one), & an old DVD+/-RW and old TV card from another system. It takes care of business for me.

As an aside, you get the Motherboard, Power Supply (PSU), ICE Heatsink/Fan, & Case. You have to buy the rest. (Including Thermal Paste.) And it's still a good deal at that.

I Game (couple years old - Sims2, NWN, etc), Program (.NET, Shockwave, etc), Write/Desktop Publish, Work on Graphics & some 3D (Bryce & Poser), & other stuff and this thing shrugs it off easily. Plays /720p/1080p HD stuff with power to spare.

Biggest concern for some would be that the Vid Card is directly against the right of the case vent grill, so if you place it to the left you'll need to give it a little space on the right. There's also the case that the lights on the front are LOUD to a point I cover them with the nearby vitamin bottle.

Not sure of the db of the system, but as I type this if I make an effort I can hear a slight hum at about 3ft (1m). Quiet enough for me.

Had this for about a month or so. Buying another for my roommate, probably another for the back room, & maybe another as a gift for the folks. It's a keeper.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great design, but not silent, April 13, 2009

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Baked Bean (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shuttle Computer SG31G2 Intel G31+ICH7 Chipset Up to Intel Core 2 Quad Dual Channel DDR2 Max 4GB 250W Power Supply Barebone (Black) (Personal Computers)

This is a mostly well-designed machine; everything was pretty straightforward to install, except for my standard Plextor DVD-RW drive, which had screw holes that were slightly off from the Shuttle's.
Only one drawback (besides the normal non-standard motherboard): the noise. It's not extremely loud, but there's a constant high-pitched hum even with the main case fan at the lowest speed. I'm assuming this is related to the power supply, which has an extremely tiny fan.