Shuttle today announced the XPC Barebone SP35P2 mini PC targeted at enthusiastic users and gamers. Unlike its predecessor, the XPC Barebone SP35P2 comes without the special "Pro" features such as the fingerprint scanner and USB Speed-Link. According to Shuttle, this of course has no influence on the performance it offers. All values remain unchanged at a high level making it capable of managing demanding applications. Shuttle’s latest aluminium Mini-PC can be fitted with Intel Core 2 processors (with two or four cores), up to 8GB of DDR2 memory and up to three hard disks. The PCI-Express x16 slot accepts modern dual-slot graphics cards while a heatpipe cooling system and linear controlled fans cool the components. The additional OASIS passive cooling element effectively reduces the temperature of the chipset and ensures the stable operation of the Mini-PC - even under heavy load.

Technical specifications:

* Chipset: Intel P35 Express /ICH9R
* CPU support: Intel Celeron, Pentium, Core 2 (Dual/Quad-Core, FSB 1333, Socket 775)
* Memory: max. 8 GB DDR2-800 (OC DDR2-1066)
* Slots: 1x PCI-E X16, 1x PCI
* External connectors: 8x USB 2.0, 2x eSATA, Audio, SPDIF, 2x FireWire
* Internal connectors: 4x SATA2, 4x USB 2.0, 1x ATA100
* Drive Bays: 3x 3.5", 1x 5.25"
* Features: Gigabit LAN, 8-Channel Audio, dual Heatpipe cooling system
* Power supply: 400 Watt (80 PLUS)
* Dimensions: 32.5 x 22 x 21 cm (DWH)

The Shuttle XPC Barebone SP35P2 is available immediately for $440.