Shuttle SH61R4

Zitat: hexus_award_value_good_small Pro: + Very easy to build into + Good CPU cooling capability + Strong Intel Sandy Bridge performance + Decent upgrade options Con: - No front-facing USB 3.0 ports - Lacks built-in Wi-Fi - Could be quieter It´s been a while since we last tested a Shuttle PC, but spending some quality time with the SH61R4 has reminded us of two things; how easy it is to work with a Shuttle barebone configuration; and just how good Intel´s Sandy Bridge architecture really is. In a world of ludicrously-thin and exquisitely-crafted machines, the SH61R4 isn´t going to win any beauty contests, but simplicity and ease of use allows it to shine. Priced at under £160, it offers the foundations of a tidy, compact PC and adding just about any Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 processor will deliver strong all-round performance. Gaming potential is present thanks to a PCIe x16 slot, but it´s as a home/small office solution that the SH61R4 makes a lot of sense. Bottom line: It´s a Shuttle that offers the goodness of Intel´s Sandy Bridge technology at an affordable price. Alternative models further up the ladder will offer greater flexibility at a higher price, but it´s hard to argue against the SH61R4 as a budget solution.

Zitat: A good Sandy Bridge barebones, but Shuttle´s SH67H3 is better value