Shuttle SD31P Small Form Factor XPC : Review

Quote: When we last checked in with Shuttle back in April, we took a look at their current entry for the Intel platform, which was based on the latest chipset at the time, the i925XE. Our introduction for that piece went something along the lines of how the SFF market typically lags behind the full-sized board market, but how Shuttle was right on the cutting edge. Well, it's been no more than 12 weeks since we wrote that article, and Shuttle is right back in the mix with the SD31P. The SD31P utilizes the "P" chassis, so visually speaking it should look the same on the outside as their last few entries. The FD31 motherboard, however, is based on the brand-new i945G chipset, which, along with a few other improvements, supports dual-core processors. Now, let's take a step back. We're looking at a system no larger than the average monitor or kitchen appliance that can run a dual-core CPU and supports high-end PCI-e graphics. And it's only the third 945-based product we have received in the labs for testing. So, Shuttle is not just keeping up with the other manufacturers - they are actually seem ahead of the game now. A quick run-down of the other features of the SD31P include 24-bit on-board audio from none other than Creative Labs, dual channel DDR2 support at speeds up to 667MHz, as well as Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) support for running 64-bit operating systems. All signs point to the SD31P perhaps being the pinnacle of Shuttle's XPC line so far, so let's get right down to our review.

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