XPC-SG33G5 S775 G33 MATX

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 12.2 x 7.3 inches ; 7.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SKL4AM
• Item model number: SG33-G5-BK-V1
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #60,543 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

The new style of modern PC, Shuttle SG33G5 based on the Intel® G33 Express chipset is designed for the upcoming Intel® 45nm Core2 Multi-core processors platform. Featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology functionality provides high-quality video playback and sharp image quality enables a richer graphics experience. Sit back and enjoy a complete entertainment experience with visually stunning HD video delivered through HDMI output and the finest cinematic surround sound effects delivered by Dolby® Digital Live! and DTS® Connect functionality. SG33G5 supports Microsoft® latest Windows® Vista Premium operate system, and features Dual Channel DDR2 800 support for greater system performance, the all solid capacitor motherboard design to enhance durability.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Machine, April 4, 2008

By	Joshua Turner (Shawnee, KS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Shuttle XPC Glamor Series SG33G5 - SFF - no CPU - RAM 0 MB - no HDD - GMA 3100 - Gigabit Ethernet - Monitor : none

This is a great little machine. Supports up to 4GB or RAM which means it will run Microsoft Visa really well. Since this is a barebones (no Hard Drive, Processor, RAM nor CD\DVD Drive) you will need to purchase those components to add. The instructions are top notch - best I have ever seen - and they are full color. It took me about 20 minutes to get everything installed and running.

VISTA Notes
The ability to support 4GB of RAM is key for running VISTA. Most of the complaints with Vista can be tied to having to little RAM. 3GB of hits the sweet spot with Vista and 4GB makes it fly. Be aware that if you are not running the 64 bit version of Vista, the operating system cannot see or utilize over 3GB of RAM.

I installed the following:
$70 Intel E2160 CPU
$84 4GB (2x2GB)
$50 160GB SATA Hard Drive
$20 DVD Rewritable drive

Even though this machine supports up to a Quad Core processor, that is overkill for most setups including HTPC use.

Since it has integrated graphics with HDMI out, you don't need a dedicated video card. If you want to play HD Content directly to your tv, you will need a dedicated card. Don't fall into the trap of buying the most expensive card in the hopes that it will work. It won't fit and it the power supply doesn't have enough juice anyway. Look for a HIS 2600XT video card (~$120); this card has more than enough power and gets the best reviews for HD DVD and Blu-ray playback.

If you are going to stream HD content to say your PS3, you will not need an additional video card, just a UPnP or DLNA server (Twonky, TVersity, etc).

I found a factory recertified version of this system at newegg for $210 bring the entire system cost to $475 shipped. For my money, if you want a small form factor (SFF) computer for your desk, kitchen or Home Theater, this machine is your best option.