Thinking of going small Shuttle XPC S41G2B

alm99

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I'm trying to decide if I want to go small. I am looking at the Shuttle XPC SN41G2B. I am not a big power user and I don't overclock. I mainly use my rig to play games, surf, watch movies, play and rip my own mp3s. I currently only have 1 HDD, but might want two if I don't get a larger one soon. These are the Shuttle's specs:
Supported CPU: AMD Socket A 333/266/200MHz FSB
Mainboard: FN41
Features Dual VGA for Dual Monitor Support
MEM: DDR 200/266/333/400 * 2(Dual Channel)
Expansion Slot PCI * 1 8XAGP * 1
IDE interface ATA-133
USB Port x 4, IEEE1394 x 3, 5.25" Reserved Bay x 1, 3.5" Reserved Bay x 2
Onboard: LAN: RTL8139 10/100,
Onboard VGA:Nvidia, Geforce4 MX 128 MB VGA share memory
Onboard Audio: Avance Logic
Power Supply: Power 200W (PFC)
Aluminum chassis: (L)300*(W)200*(H)185
Includes CPU Heatpipe Cooling Solution (see pics)

I currently have a huge Antec tower, which I like for the internal space, but the weight is a little much. In there is an Abit KR7A-133raid, 1600+, 128mb Ti 4200, PCI: TB Santa cruz, NIC, modem, tv tuner. Then a burner and DVD rom which I would sell and get a combo drive. I really can't decide if I want to give into the SFF or keep my tower. I have wanted one of the SFF for awhile, but I an afraid of the possible limited upgradeability. All, but the TV tuner is integrated. although I would sell it and place my Santa cruz in the PCI slot and the Ti 4200 in the AGP. It would make a nice gaming rig and easily transportable although I have never been to any lan parties. Would the 200w PSU be able to power a Ti 4200, Santa Cruz, 60-120gb HDD? Any thoughts, suggestions?

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Jesta

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I don't think I can go back to regular computers now. Currently running a SB51G and a SN41G2B. Both are rock solid and have had no problems with the computers them selves. Don't worry about the 200w power supply. My SB51G is currently running a P4 2.66, 1gig ram, 120GB harddrive, 80GB harddrive and a DVD-RW. Never had a problem with power. I do lan parties every two weeks so they are a blessing for me.
 

Dim

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The power supply can handle what you propose. I have one with an ATI 9700 AIW, DVD-RW, 80Gb with no problems. If you buy, research RAM compatibility before buying the RAM. I had several sticks that gave errors with the Shuttle, but worked fine on other machines. Finally went with Corsair Twin-X, which is trouble free, aalbeit expensive.
 

Dim

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Oh, yeah, I am not sure the Turtle Beach is necessary. The on-board sound is pretty good.