Conclusion

The XPC SB81P stands up to Shuttle’s expectations. This system can really become an equivalent replacement of a desktop PC. We can confirm the manufacturer’s statement that the tested barebone can perform any function from a modern gaming center to an industrial server. It can be recommended to all categories of users.

Highs:

• Stylish design
• High-power PSU
• RAID-ready
• SPDIF and eight-channel sound
• Quiet operation
• PCI Express
• Built-in card-reader
• Good cooling system

Lows:

• Strange results of the tests of the audio section
• Some settings differ in different BIOS versions
• There is no exclusive tool for system monitoring