- Powerful Quad Core Processors
- Large Desktop Hard Drive
- Excellent After Market Expansion Abilities
- Expensive
- Only 1GB Memory Configuration On Base System
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Desktop Processor
- 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory
- 500GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
- 20x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner
- Intel GMA X3100 Integrated Graphics
- Intel HDA Audio with Logitech S-120 Stereo Speakers
- Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wireless
- Six USB 2.0, Two FireWire, Two eSATA, HDMI
- 12.2" x 7.9" x 7.2"
- Vista Home Premium, MS Works
3/27/08 – The Shuttle XPC G5 3300 G is based around their latest G5 cube chassis system. This chassis pretty much retains its classic shape and design that provides it with space to fit in a number of traditional desktop components to give it a high level of performance.
The XPC G5 3300 G can even use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 quad core desktop processor. This gives it an exceptional level of performance that can't be found in the small form factor realm. It does require an upgraded power supply to do this, but that isn't much of an issue. Shuttle on the other hand only seems to offer the system with a single gigabyte of memory that limits its performance with the Vista operating system. At least memory costs for DDR2 are low for an inexpensive upgrade.
Storage is fantastic with the XPC G5 3300 G. It uses a very large 500GB standard desktop hard drive for storage. If that isn't enough space, there is always room inside of the case to put in another desktop drive. There are also two eSATA ports for adding high performance external storage. A standard desktop DVD burner is included to provide strong recording and playback speeds of CD and DVD media.
The base graphics are a bit disappointing. The Intel GMA X3100 is certainly not something that will provide much in terms of 3D performance. At least it comes with an HDMI connector to allow it to easily hook up to most HDTV sets for use in a home theater environment. Of course, the system does have a PCI-Express x16 graphics slot for adding in a desktop graphics card. It can use single slot sized cards as long as they aren't too long or don't draw too much power.
This is definitely the small form factor system for those looking for performance but in a relatively small package.
