Shuttle XPC SD30G2B - no CPU

68 reviews

Aug, 2014

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the size. The design also gets good feedback, but some have doubts about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Shuttle XPC SD30G2B - no CPU is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: Elihu (newegg.com)

Shuttle SD30G2 Plus Intel Core 2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel 945GC Intel GMA 950 Barebone

Compact, sturdy, solid construction and absolutely dependable. I got this unit to replace a sub-par HP 1810y, which just ran slower and slower. Same configuration on this machine and it never misses a beat. My wife uses it as her primary machine....

I've heard the PS doesn't last. Hasn't been a problem yet ; Not a lot of room in the case, but enough for an average build

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Awesome

This is a great starter kit for basically anyone. I have an 4850 in here, 4GB of DDR2 800 RAM, and a 4GHz Processor! What more could you need!!!

Ubuntu And Vista Run GREAT. The onboard graphics support Ubuntu's Desktop Effects and Vista Aero. Supports 4GB Ram, Overclocks a E7200 to 4GHz

Q6600 Won't work

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Nice

For those wanting a N draft solution for a linux desktop, this is it. This has a Ralink RT2860 chip in it, ralink's site has linux drivers there. For xp/vista users, download the drivers, because they do not exist on the driver disc(no I'm not...

Very compact, easily understood instructions ; Does what it is supposed to do

Only one IDE connection, and I missed that in the description. I ended up having to swap my hard drive for a SATA drive so I could connect my DVD drive as well

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: Big Swede (newegg.com)

Great box

All in all an relatively easy and quick build. Will definately think Shuttle next time someone needs a computer in the family.

Excellent case with good cable management. Easy enough to add features exept for trying to get the removable bay back after everything else is in

Small, but that's the major pro. Get's hot if you add something like the 9600 GT. Might have to add some additional holes on the side for vents

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: SKEvil (newegg.com)

Great buy

GREAT BUY! I was astonished by how much smaller it was compared to how I imagined it. It's a great looking case. You can't go wrong with buying this thing, it's worth it. I'll definitely look to Shuttle in the future.

Wow! You'll be amazed by this little box. Everything is clean and organized, and it's easy and very intuitive in how you take it apart. Just a great overall design. PSU is efficient and the CPU cooling system was well thought out

That darn blue LED in the front.. I'm using this for an HTPC and that sucker is briiiight. Nothing a little square of electrical tape couldn't take care of though

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: Ken C. (newegg.com)

I'll Be Buying 2 More on the 1st

So far superior to the FlanBox Blight it isn't even funny. Customer service and tech support is light years ahead of the Thermal**** people as well. The Thermal people have lost a customer...and Shuttle has gained a big fan. I am putting my money where...

An awesome little box. My current one has the E6850 out of my old Thermaflake FlanBox Blight! They are beautiful and a marvelous engineering feat. The PSU, although small, is very efficient. The ICE2 system keeps the CPU very cool. Easiest build in the...

It could have a few more watts, but what the heck

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: krotan (newegg.com)

A big surprise in a small case

Works great with Linux (Ubuntu as well as SuSE 11.0)

I bought this unit for a client who is donating it to Habitat for Humanity project in Mexico. Long story short - I installed Windows XP Pro and Ubuntu Linux (dual boot) on it without so much as a hiccup. Granted, the chipset is a bit dated, but overall...

Intel chipset on this Shuttle is a bit long in the tooth

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: Zamora (newegg.com)

Flawless Ubuntu Instalation

I bought an open box system to save some money. The specifications state that the max memory supported is 2GB, this is incorrect! I'm using A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit, Model: ADQVE1B16K which I bought...

Used this and some spare parts I had to try out Ubuntu. Here are the parts that were installed: Intel Core2Duo E6600, 4GB RAM ADATA 800MHz, 160GB IDE hard drive (as master), IDE DVD drive (as slave), ATI X600 256MB video card. The latest version of...

Blue LED is too bright, had to cover it up

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: BHock (newegg.com)

Great MythTV box

Running Mythdora with a Celeron 420 (low power, runs super cool), 2GB of RAM, a 250GB HD and a PVR-150. The box looks great next to the rest of my equipment and runs flawlessly. I would buy this again in a heartbeat.

Small form factor, quiet, great build quality. Mythdora recognized everything and the onboard video outputs to my TV at 1366x768 without a hitch

So far, none (other than the bright (!!!) LED on the front...nothing a little tape didn't solve)

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: Ken C (newegg.com)

My E4300s New Home

There is a guy that actually put a 9600GT in one of these and it fits and works! Just Google Shuttle SD30G2 9600GT and you'll see the pictures of what he did and a blurb on how it performs. It is on a Shuttle site and even the Shuttle folk liked his...

Awesomely fast set up. Magnificent engineering and follow through. The ICE2 system is great for cooling. Too many great features to mention. I am an experienced builder and I am just blown away by this. Tiny, but everything fits and works

250W PSU, but there is a 300W available. BTW, the 450W will NOT fit this box

Jul, 2008

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