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



