Shuttle is one company that is famous for its Small Form Factor computers that pack more than an adequate punch, and its latest release, the P2 3700 SFF PC is no different. Underneath the diminutive size lies Intel's 975X chipset that is more than able to
handle Intel's new Core 2 Duo processors. The P2 3700 is aimed more toward the gaming enthusiast market as it is equipped with a couple of X16 PCI Express slots that support ATI's CrossFire technology. You can also pack in up to a maximum 8GB of RAM and a quartet of hard drives. Unfortunately, the built-in power supply can provide only 400W of power which is insufficient to run a CrossFire setup, let alone four hard drives simultaneously. The Shuttle P2 3700 system is tagged at $1,450 upwards and is boxed in a sleek and sexy case.
Pros : Core 2 Duo processor, lots of room to upgrade, CrossFire-ready
Cons : Limited power supply
A media center PC can be expensive, even if you build one yourself. What do you really want from such a machine? Primarily, you'd probably like to store media on its hard drive to play through your home entertainment center. If you don't need other typical media center functionality, such as digital video recording and channel guides, the MediaGate MG-350HD might be the device you're looking for
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