Sandy Bridge performance packed into a 3-litre case The ultra-compact Shuttle Slim-PC Barebone XH61 is the best choice for those seeking an inexpensive desktop PC which is significally smaller than a tower PC. The XH61's LGA1155 socket supports Intel's powerful Sandy Bridge processors that stand for superior integrated graphics performance and improved energy efficiency. The XH61 also scores with an elegant design consisting of coated surfaces and shiny drive doors. Measuring merely 3.5 liters in volume, around a tenth of the size of a traditional tower PC, it is designed to provide the perfect balance of aesthetics and meeting daily computing demands in homes and offices. 8-channel HD audio The superior high-definition sound 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. HDMI interface Goodbye cable spaghetti! Modern flat-screen TVs and large-format TFT screens can be connected to this Mini-PC with just a single thin cable. Often the audio output is also transferred in brilliant quality via the HDMI cable. If your Mini-PC already has a Blu-ray drive, the path to high-definition entertainment is clear. 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. Fan-less external power supply A highly effective external power supply provides the Shuttle Mini-PC with its energy. And since it works without a fan, it is completely noise-free. Communication in the fast lane The integrated gigabit LAN chipset opens up completely new possibilities for communication with no restriction on the speed of data transfer. Say goodbye to information bottlenecks, whether in the company network or for home Internet access. Intelligent fan control The Smart Fan system promises low operating noise with its large, slowly rotating fans, which generate a very large airflow and have automatic variable speed control. Generous supply of USB ports You can never have enough of those versatile USB ports. This Shuttle Mini-PC offers 6 ports, with further ports for internal expansions located on the mainboard. Pre-assembled cabling saves time The most important power and data cables are already routed and just have to inserted into the relevant components. This saves valuable time when setting up the system. 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. 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. Just 2.5" HDDs An extremely compact PC housing offers less space for drives, that's why this Mini-PC uses slimline 2.5-inch hard disks. The advantage of this is that there's less noise, less heat generated and reduced power consumption. However small hard disks in a small housing does not have to mean less memory. Modern 2.5" HDDs are every bit as good as their 3.5" brothers. You can rely on SSD This is where an energy-saving "Solid State Drive" is put to use. This new drive technology guarantees extremely short access times, the highest data transmission rates and considerably lower energy consumption compared to conventional hard disks. SSDs have no mechanical components at all, are therefore subject to less wear and tear and consequently benefit from a longer service life.