Shuttle's XPC SG33G5 hearts HD, touts HDMI port

Before Shuttle goes and entertains any potential bids to sell itself, it's answering the demands of HTPC admirers hankering for a small-form-factor barebones system that integrates well into an AV setup. The SG33G5, straight from the egotistical Glamor series, sports an Intel G33 Bearlake chipset, 250-watt power supply, supports Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad Intel CPUs, handles up to 4GB of RAM, and features the company's own I.C.E. cooling technology. Furthermore, you'll find a PCI Express slot, Intel's GMA 3100 graphics set (weak, we know), 7.1-channel audio, Dolby Digital / DTS support, gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, SATA compatibility, VGA output, and the obligatory HDCP-compatible HDMI port. Of course, picking up a quasi-stripped box in order to snag the HD DVD / Blu-ray drive of your choice won't come cheap, as the currently available SG33G5 will set you back a whopping €303 ($405) right from the start.

[Via PCLaunches]

Gallery: Shuttle's XPC SG33G5 hearts HD, touts HDMI port

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[Jason @ Jun 22nd 2007 9:00PM]

LOL, wth is the optical port doing all the way at the top right???

[Ryan @ Jun 22nd 2007 9:32PM]

I don't understand your comment. They've had the digital optical cutouts in their XPCs for the past couple years in this position. It works fine there.

[Jason @ Jun 22nd 2007 9:50PM]

I'm meaning, most companies put it near the analog audio ports. It's just in a REALLY random place is all.

[Zadillo @ Jun 22nd 2007 10:12PM]

This looks really cool....... I've always been tempted to build a Shuttle PC, and it seems nice that this has the latest tech (HDMI and eSata out, Bearlake chipset, etc.).

Realistically, what kind of video card could one put in this? That is, any chance something like an 8800GTS would work in it?

[Peter Elliot @ Jun 22nd 2007 10:36PM]

You probably need the new Shuttle SX39P3 which is based on the new X38 chipset. No built in video, but has a 400W PSU.

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=5019

[Zadillo @ Jun 22nd 2007 10:39PM]

Cool, thanks. So I guess this SG33G5 is more intended as an HTC unit and other non-gaming specific applications?

[Tookie Wu @ Jun 23rd 2007 12:19AM]

WOW, this looks just like the SN95G5 I bought 3 years ago. It looks so modern next to that huge Shuttle 17 inch monitor they've been selling for 3+ years, lol. When did the "innovation" stop at Shuttle?!! I can't imagine Dell or HP trying to sell systems in a chassis designed 3+ years ago. I would greatly caution anyone thinking of buying a Shuttle, especially since they are up for sale. Shuttles often break down and need support which will be hard to get when they go bankrupt and close up shop. For what this overpriced barebone costs you'd think they'd include the missing fiber optic IN connection.

[IsLNdbOi @ Jun 23rd 2007 1:32AM]

You can put an 8800GTX in the thing. You'll have to cut your case thought so it will fit. There's a Shuttle enthusiast site where people are packing quad cores, 8800GTXs, multiple hard drives and tons of RAM into these things. The PSUs are able to handle all that. Check out:

forums.sudhian.com

Hardforums's SFF forum

Some ppl. post pics. of their fully loaded Shuttles.

[Paul @ Jun 23rd 2007 1:39AM]

Why mod them when you can buy your own case for a cheaper price?

[buwanpi @ Jun 27th 2007 12:17AM]

interesting in that there's no DVI port, just as i was getting used to using DVI to connect to my monitor. there aren't many monitors with HDMI ports and i don't want to use my D-Sub port. anyone else with a concern like mine?

[Dan Dar3 @ Jul 15th 2007 9:55AM]

See here http://de.shuttle.com/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/searchcall-12/searchcategory-289/noblendout-1/tabid-72/170_read-14126/, it has an icon for DVI (left). I believe it comes with HDMI to DVI cable. I'll ask Shuttle too, I want like to build a system for work.

[Jonas @ Jul 19th 2007 12:55PM]

Shuttle just announce a new SG33G5M model which also include a nice VFD display, remote control, HDMI and some other goodies. Just did a post on it:
http://www.casedesigns.net/mini/shuttle-sg33g5m/

[Steve Butler @ Sep 17th 2007 11:30AM]

Please ignore this comment I just needed to get FireFox to save my password =]