by Anton Shilov
11/15/2002 | 02:43 PM
Shuttle today announced their new Small Form Factor (SFF) system. Continuing Shuttle’s small form factor traditions, the XPC SK41G is the first SFF system to support AMD Athlon XP 2600+ processors. What is even more important, the novelty provides an option for installing an advanced graphics card into the AGP4x slot, the option that the predecessors lacked.
Measuring only 300mm (L) by 200mm (H) by 185mm (W), the XPC SK41G is the smallest full featured AMD Athlon 2600+ desktop PC available. Utilising the slightly outdated VIA KM266 chipset, the XPC SK41G features ProSavage 8 video with D-Sub and S-Video/composite TV-Out support. Those, who would like to have a more powerful graphics solution can install one in the AGP 4x slot. What is a bit strange the XPC SK41G utilises the latest VIA VT8235 South Bridge (the combination of KM266+VT8235 is not supported by VIA officially), complemented by VIA Fire II IEEE-1394 controller, enabling six USB2.0 port and three Firewire port connectivity.<%BANNER[article]%>
The XPC SK41G also includes an improved Integrated Cooling Engine, Shuttle's patented technology which enables fanless operation of AMD Athlon XP processors. The improved I.C.E. technology is complemented by an improved case design which greatly increases cooling efficiency for a new generation of high capacity hard drives and higher speed memory.
Recommended end-user retail price of the newcomer is 329 Euro + VAT.