Shuttle

[Will]

I'm building a system for a friend, and had planned on using a Shuttle barebones system. The system isn't for gaming, so I don't need the AGP slot, and I'd like an AMD version, since Intel will bump up the cost.

So where is the cheapest place to get what I want, and which Shuttle model should I go for?

 

[.Cask]

I rather like this one. Although I hear there are problems with heat build-up.

 

[Deadmanwalking]

ahaha i see the comedians have moved into town

 

[Pro]v[etheus]

Try this place CCL Computers , they sell the Shuttle barebones systems, not sure what they are like so take a look and decide for yourself.

 

[abom2002]

lol sweet cask

 

[kameleon]

you could always try one of these will

http://www.ecs.com.tw/products/pd_spec.asp?product_id=241

I put it in a machine for a mate that just does word processing etc

only about 55 quid

i got the one with the onboard lan tho
it works straight from the box with XP Pro I didnt even have to install any drivers

 

[Will]

I've considered something in microATX, but she is wanting something that looks nice in the living room, so an aluminium Shuttle cube and a TFT seem to fit the bill nicely. I've seen all those models that CCL sell, but I was hoping someone could pull out something amazingly cheap based on an older mobo. Ah well, it wasn't going to be.

 

[caLLous]

How is the budget? During my trawl for the computer-in-the-lounge thingy, I saw some lovely microATX cases. The Coolermaster ATC-600 and Lian-Li PC-9300. The ATC-600 is particularly cool as it needs a microATX mobo, but it takes a standard PSU, so you aren't really limited to what you can stick in it (apart from the space, obviously). I'm going to buy me one (unless there's something better out at the time) when I've got the TV/DVD/Receiver, because I want to do it in a logical order.

 

[Yaka]

Originally posted by .Cask
I hear there are problems with heat build-up.

thats just with the amd versions m8 the pentuim versions dont have these probs.

i have 2 SS51g shuttles got 1 running a 2gig celeron oced to 2.8ghz 1gb of crucial ram and a ati 9500 bios upgraded to 9700 pro. mind its mainly used fer viewing divx and the odd bout of warcraft III

the other was purchased second hand with 2.4 p4 chip and gf4mx460 all for £210

 

[~YuckFou~]

chuckle

 

[~YuckFou~]

Originally posted by Will.
I've considered something in microATX, but she is wanting something that looks nice in the living room, so an aluminium Shuttle cube and a TFT seem to fit the bill nicely. I've seen all those models that CCL sell, but I was hoping someone could pull out something amazingly cheap based on an older mobo. Ah well, it wasn't going to be.

These aren't too bad...

From here, I've used them and the service was good.