A new level of performance - Your Mini-PC of choice for the most demanding of applications and gaming The Shuttle XPC Barebone SX79R5 is the world's first LGA 2011-based platform in a cube-size format. It supports the latest Core i7 3xxx series Sandy Bridge E processors with up to six hyperthreaded cores and 15MB Cache. Four DIMM slots support no less than 32GB DDR3-1600 memory in a new quad-channel architecture which doubles the bandwidth to meet the highest requirements of applications. The elegant aluminium chassis offers space for one optical drive, two 3.5" hard disks in RAID configuration and an mSATA-SSD drive. The SX79R5 is also equipped with two PCI-E X16 Rev 3.0 graphics slots enabling the user to set up a multi-monitoring solution with up to 16 screens or a powerful workstation machine. Intel chipset inside Play it safe with the reliable chipsets from the world's largest chip manufacturer. Intel chipsets have proven themselves over many years, have been presented with awards by the trade press and offer the best possible degree of compatibility. The interface for the fastest of memory media Internal drives to be used inside this Mini-PC can transfer data at a speed of up to 6 Gbit/s. Hard drives thus run significantly faster and brand-new media technologies such as SSDs can use their full potential. Be sure to look for SATA 6 Gbit/s. The fastest connection to external peripheral devices available to date The USB 3.0 connectors of this model allow for data transfer of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s). This enables external devices such as USB hard disks to be connected and run at nearly the same speed as their internal siblings. USB 3.0 is downward compatible so that also devices of previous USB generations can be hooked up. 8-channel HD audio The superior high-definition sound with digital SPDIF output not only gives that perfect cinema feeling at home, it also offers optimal sound quality for your Skype VOIP telephone conferencing. Conveniently located ports ensure ultimate user friendliness. Dual-slot graphic cards? No problem! The creative engineers at Shuttle have worked out how to fit large and incredibly powerful dual-slot graphics cards into this compact PC. The special dimensions of the cards and the unusual fan size cause no problems at all in this Mini-PC. Intelligent cooling Shuttle's patented Heatpipe Cooling technology with variable speed control automatically ensures maximum system stability and quiet operation in this aluminium Shuttle Mini-PC. Instead of swirling around the chassis, as is the case with conventional solutions, the warm air is specifically transferred out of the chassis. Anti-theft protection The Kensington Lock forms part of the anti-theft system. As with many other Notebooks, this Mini-PC can also be safely locked, ensuring long-term enjoyment from your Shuttle product. Cleverly hidden In this model the ports and drives are hidden behind moveable panels that offer ideal protection from dust and ensure a clean, harmonious look. Not everyone needs to be able to see just what your Mini-PC can do. Optimal air flow Warm air is transported out of the chassis by means of cleverly arranged components, which enables a large number of parts to be cooled simultaneously in the air flow. At no time can heat build up and adversely affect the stability of the system. Dual network connection In this model two gigabit network controllers ensure maximum data transmission rates via load balancing and maximum availability via the failover function. External eSATA port With this interface external hard drives can reach the same speeds as inbuilt versions. Just give it a try. For a longer life and more system stability All the components of the highly integrated mainboard of this PC are fitted with modern solid capacitors, which offer six times the lifespan of normal capacitors. Crystal-clear audio transmission SPDIF allows the transmission of audio signals in digital quality. The sound of films, music and games is sent to the terminal via fibre-optic or coax cable without any data loss. Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 This Shuttle Mini-PC is ideally prepared for the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Updating to the new version couldn't be simpler. Shuttle opts for lightweight aluminium The use of aluminium in Mini-PCs has significant advantages. Aluminium has an ideal balance between weight and strength, does not rust and is not sensitive to magnetism. Its thermal conductivity is four times higher than steel. All in all, it's a perfect material for Mini-PCs.