Shuttle SZ77R5

[Skott]

I don't know if anyone here knows it yet but this model is now for sale on NE.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856101129

I been waiting for this unit to come out. Its on my short list for next pc build. If anyone has it I'd very much like to know what they think about it.

 

[Mwing]

im gonna buy this one as well coz ncix. com in camada is selling it for 339

what cpu and ram u recommend for a htpc build?

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[Skott]

im gonna buy this one as well coz ncix. com in camada is selling it for 339

what cpu and ram u recommend for a htpc build?

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Well, I'm planning on getting a 3570k for my build. I'm not into heavy OCing and the lower temp and power usage of the new IB cpus will be great for a SFF build. I'm also seriously considering a top 120mm fan and a side vent mod to increase cooling like this guy did. He did the mod on a SZ68r5 but the SZ77r5 uses the exact same box so it is doable. I'm planning on using a GTX560Ti however or the Ti version of the 680 which is supposedly releasing this month if it gets out before I build. A full GTX680 would be nice but too pricey for my liking.

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1688119

 

[DaveSimmons]

500 watt PSU, nice.

If I had any need for a new SFF gaming PC I might get a Silverstone SG05 instead though.

 

[HypX]

I've just bought this thing last week and it came in the mail yesterday. Still waiting on parts to come though. Should have everything up and running by next week.

 

[Skott]

500 watt PSU, nice.

If I had any need for a new SFF gaming PC I might get a Silverstone SG05 instead though.

That what I'm debating. The SZ77r5 or the SG05? I can build the SG05 cheaper basically using the same components because the SG05 case is cheaper but the SZ77r5 allows me room and power to put in a bigger GPU and keep the optical drive bay along with hdd bay and still increase cooling with mods (which is needed) whereas if I go with a H50/60 for example in the SG05 I lose the drive bays in it. There are pros and cons to both cases. These two units are basically in direct competition with each other I think. Shuttle has been stepping up their builds lately and it is showing. So far I'm leaning towards the shuttle but my situation is unique.