SFF Computing... would you switch?

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ElFenix

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throw one of those 8500DVs from newegg and a cuda IV from dell in it and you've got a tivo/gaming box
 

JKing76

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At this point, I'm seriously thinking that all the future machines I build will be SFF. The first machine I put together was in a giant Addtronics 8500. It was nice to have all that room for my first build experience, but now that I know what I'm doing there's no reason to put up with such a noisy behemoth. I would use this for primary and secondary machines, and for computers I built for my parents.

Like others, I think an nForce2-based mobo would be much more desirable. Assuming no (major) issues are found with nForce2, I would buy the Shuttle nForce2 SSF components immediately. Two, actually. One for myself and one for my parents.

I would also like to see other mobo options, such as i845 and i850e, for people who want to stick with Intel chips. Of course, if NVIDIA ever does a P4 version of the nForce2, well, that would be the best of both worlds.

Continuting to offer (and update) the 2 PCI versions is important, *especially* in an nForce2 (yes, I appear to be harping on that) version where the integrated video could be more than acceptable for many peoples' needs.

A (modestly? significantly?) more expensive "high end" version of each mobo, with integrated SCSI, Serial ATA (until it becomes standard, in which case it should be in the "base" model), and 802.11 wireless would be fantastic.

Personally, I *love* how the new Shuttle looks. But SFF PCs definitely have the opportunity to go for iMac-esque popularity based on style, so it might be good to offer various case design/color options.

Seriously, these Shuttle SFFs are the coolest thing ever. Keep up the good work!

 

MichaelD

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Originally posted by: fkloster
I would try it. Would be VERY fond of this lil' pc if it had a different chipset than the SiS. I would prefer i845 of some variation.

Same here; SiS not all that great, IMO. Make sure you keep on onboard LAN, sound, firewire, etc.
 

galt

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I would pick an XPC over a beige box anyday. Matter of fact I'm planning to get one for my next upgrade.
 

zOmbiebOy

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I've been following the threads over at ViaHardware.com and plan to jump all over the SS51 as soon as it's available. Who needs a full-size ATX motherboard with everything built in when you can have a SFF masterpiece? The only expansion slots I use in my Asus P4S533-based system are 1 AGP and 1 PCI (for my Santa Cruz)...the SS51 has that covered.

-z

EDIT: Yes, I plan to ditch my mid-tower system for the SS51.
 

SUOrangeman

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I've already posted some thoughts on the SN40. I'll reiterate some of my HTPC hopes here:

Updated dream list for SN40 Rev. 2 :

Takes Athlon SFF (via socket adapter?) .. and later Hammer in a new model
No onboard video OR DVI output from mobo
Serial ATA
Move optical audio to back (do other models have have two optical audio ports .. one in and one out?)
No PS/2, just USB ... mebe IrDA
Second Ethernet port not really needed
SoundStorm

You could also just sell the mobo as I still want one more 5.25" bay

-SUO
 
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