Shuttle XPC SX58H7 @ DH

***craig5320*** · Nov 12, 2009, 01:17 PM

Shuttle XPC SX58H7 Review
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The first XPC was released in 2001 and since then Shuttle have continually been upgrading the range to utilise as many desktop features as possible into a compact chassis. One of the latest models to be released is their Core-i7/X58 based system the SX58H7 and today we have one on our test bench to find out if Intel’s latest architecture is a viable option in a small form factor.

3.65 Kilos · Nov 12, 2009, 10:18 PM

Nice review. I was curious to see if it could comfortably fit longer cards, and it seems it can.

procupine14 · Nov 13, 2009, 06:14 PM

Great review guys. Really looks like a top notch system. The only qualm I have about the whole thing is that it seems like they could have gone without the sli business. I mean it was very nice of them to include this feature and I applaud them for fitting it in there but I think that having two reasonably high-performing GPUs SLi'd that close together is just asking for heat trouble simply because they are right next to each other with no method of exhausting heat outside the case and the 5770 gets hot enough having a vent to the outside built into it. Not to mention when there is the option of fitting the 5770 in there without major problem why bother?

Other than that I think this would make for one awesome HTPC!

Zardon · Nov 13, 2009, 09:30 PM

Absolutely spot on propupine14

BlueMak · Nov 13, 2009, 10:29 PM

The CPU feels a bit too hot.
I like the form factor, but as with all similar systems, I don't get the extra cost associated with them.

procupine14 · Nov 16, 2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

Absolutely spot on propupine14

why thank you

I get it right once in awhile.

Also, I guess I forgot to add that they could have lowered the price slightly by not including the SLi but I think that pretty much spoke for itself.

EDIT

Also, I just looked really closely at that board.....thats a one-off cooler isn't it? There really isn't any other way another cooler could be mounted on there right? Just curious but I guess that there really aren't a whole lot of coolers short of water cooling that would fit into that spot.

Nov 12, 2009, 01:17 PM	#1
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Nov 12, 2009, 10:18 PM	#2
3.65 Kilos DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Shuttle XPC SX58H7 @ DH Nice review. I was curious to see if it could comfortably fit longer cards, and it seems it can.

Nov 13, 2009, 06:14 PM	#3
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	Re: Shuttle XPC SX58H7 @ DH Great review guys. Really looks like a top notch system. The only qualm I have about the whole thing is that it seems like they could have gone without the sli business. I mean it was very nice of them to include this feature and I applaud them for fitting it in there but I think that having two reasonably high-performing GPUs SLi'd that close together is just asking for heat trouble simply because they are right next to each other with no method of exhausting heat outside the case and the 5770 gets hot enough having a vent to the outside built into it. Not to mention when there is the option of fitting the 5770 in there without major problem why bother? Other than that I think this would make for one awesome HTPC! __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU

Nov 13, 2009, 09:30 PM	#4
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Re: Shuttle XPC SX58H7 @ DH Absolutely spot on propupine14

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