Shuttle SN41G2 nForce2 IGP SFF Review @OCWORKBENCH

[Adul]

Shuttle SN41G Nforce 2

Users of the Shuttle SS40 must have been waiting for this AMD box for a long long time. With the recent proven performance lead of nForce2 in the AMD mainboards, Shuttle introduces its long awaited SN41G2. SN41G2 is an integrated board using the nVIDIA's nForce2 IGP chipset that provides not only Dolby Digital audio, it also includes a dual view VGA with on board GF4 MX equivalent video performance. With the nForce2 Dual Channel DDR technology, it brings games to another level with better overall system performance

This box only measures (L)300*(W)200*(H)185 2.85Kg (N.W.) and a weight of 4.48Kg (G.W.) and it definitely suits most modern homes. Below is a list of the specifications of the box followed by the gallery.

 

[Dug]

Looks good. I wouldn't mind one of these for a HTPC>

But how do you get a digital signal out of this thing to a receiver. It don't see any coax or digital outputs.

 

[Czar]

its got an agp slot so I like

 

[Woodchuck2000]

Thanks a lot Adul, I've been looking out for it but missed that one...

It's got an optical digital out on the front for DD sound.
I'm just wondering when it will appear here in the UK.

 

[Woodchuck2000]

The review isn't actually that helpful though - People buy XPCs primarily for the size, performance is normally secondary.
There was very little about the case layout and design. Nothing about the TV-out quality or connection to HT equipment - it was largely a benchmark-fest drawing the conclusion "It's an nForce2."

I'm quite impressed with the system though - It's great to have Dual VGA onboard. For those of us who aren't heavy gamers, a GF4MX is good enough and having dual VGA onboard removes the need for an AGP card.

 

[RSMemphis]

Woodchuck2000, it will be available here soon:
http://www.instant-shop.com/ishs-eshop/category130164.html

Haven't dealt with them, but I think overclockers and aria should have it soon as well.
At the latest by the end of January would be my guess.

 

[RSMemphis]

Originally posted by: Woodchuck2000
Nothing about the TV-out quality or connection to HT equipment - it was largely a benchmark-fest drawing the conclusion "It's an nForce2."

Well, you have got SPDIF in the front, and front/rear connectors (analog), so pretty much every connection should be possible. With SPDIF, there should be no quality losses.
As for TV-out, expect it to be in the range of normal GeForce4 MX products - decent but not great.

 

[Tab]

I know I want it. All you need is AGP baby!

 

[Adul]

i want one for my moms system