Testseek.co.uk have collected 35 expert reviews of the Shuttle XPC Cube SZ170R8 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Shuttle XPC Cube SZ170R8.
July 2016
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35 Reviews
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The editors liked
Great design and easy access to innards
Nicely meaty PSU
Impressive connectivity
Premium build quality
Nice aesthetics
Excellent connectivity
Easy to work with
Cost effective
Quiet
Good efficiency
Ideal for workstation/NAS type build
Super stylish black brushed aluminium finish
Packed full of features
Shuttle are one of the most innovative companies in Shuttle PCs (obviously)
Perfect for a small HTPC
Server or even gaming rig!
Top build quality
Modern take on a classic design
Solid and admirable performance
Capable PSU
Supports long Graphics Cards
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Not cheap
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“Perfect for when you need to deploy a powerful workstation without spending ages picking the right components or setting up the majority of the hardware. The XPC from Shuttle is a fantastic and comprehensive solution at a great price.”
Shuttle XPC
A little bit on the pricey side
Although you do get what you pay for
No native 2.5" drive support
BIOS installed onto the included motherboard is fairly limited (albeit understandable)
Would benefit from more vents for GPU to breathe/expel hot air
Published: 2016-07-16, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
With the SZ170R8, Shuttle offers an extremely interesting alternative for those who are looking for a compact system. Of course you can build your own Mini-ITX system – allowing for full control over the parts you choose and maybe even offering a cheape...
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Published: 2016-07-15, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Nice aesthetics, Excellent connectivity, Easy to work with, Cost effective, Quiet, Good efficiency, Ideal for workstation/NAS type build,
None, “Perfect for when you need to deploy a powerful workstation without spending ages picking the right components or setting up the majority of the hardware. The XPC from Shuttle is a fantastic and comprehensive solution at a great price.”, Shuttle XPC
PricingThe Shuttle XPC Cube Sz170R8 Barebones is available from most major retailers. CCL Computers stock it for just £286.18, which is fantastic value. Even more so given the capabilities and pre-installed hardware. Equipped with a built-in 550W 80+ Bron...
Published: 2016-06-20, Author: John , review by: techicize.com
Modern take on a classic design, Solid and admirable performance, Capable PSU, Supports long Graphics Cards, [
Would benefit from more vents for GPU to breathe/expel hot air, No native SSD support, unless bracket is purchased
TL:DR]It's time to wrap and deliver our verdict. lets' us tackle the concerns or weaknesses first. Look at Areas that could be improved? Well, i found Only twp and one is negligible…more of a personal preference anyway. I would have preferred a little m...
Super stylish black brushed aluminium finish, Packed full of features, Shuttle are one of the most innovative companies in Shuttle PCs (obviously), Perfect for a small HTPC, server or even gaming rig!, Top build quality
A little bit on the pricey side, although you do get what you pay for, No native 2.5" drive support, BIOS installed onto the included motherboard is fairly limited (albeit understandable)
It's hard to deny how influential and great Shuttle Inc. are on the common market with their XPC barebones systems, but with this being the first one I've had in my hands personally, what's my overall impression?Focusing on the design of the SZ170R8, the...
Published: 2016-03-07, Author: James , review by: pcgameware.co.uk
We've not seen many systems like this here at pcG, but having seen the Shuttle XPC Cube SZ170R8 we would definitely like to see more. The SZ170R8 has proven to me that you can have a SFF PC and have a powerful Gaming system within. Of course this also bo...
Allows for a high-performance system to be built, Compact dimensions, Build quality, The cooling system can handle the thermal load of a high-end CPU, Support for long dual-slot VGAs, Supports up to four HDDs or up to eight SSDs (with four optional PHD3 a
There is no 3.5" to 2.5" adapter in the bundle (for SSD installation), It can support up to eight SSDs, but only has four SATA ports, No SD-card reader, Drivers and software should come on a USB drive, not on a DVD, Glossy case easily collects fingerprint
The Shuttle SZ170R8 barebone retails for $390, and you will need a CPU, some RAM, and a storage device (HDDs/SSDs) in order to set it up. You should also invest into a good VGA if you want to play games. Allows for a high-performance system to be built Co...
Published: 2016-05-24, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
With the SZ170R8, Shuttle has eliminated some of the compatibility with somewhat unused hardware nowadays like optical drives and made some serious space for installing no less than four 3.5'' drives inside the 14.2 litre chassis. A fan was also added in...
Great performance, Supports modern graphics cards, Small space footprint
Needs better cooling for graphics cards, No native support for 2.5” SSDs installation
The Shuttle XPC SZ170R8 is a great solution if you're looking to build a mid-range PC that's small enough to go unnoticed wherever you set it up. Whether it's perched on your desk or tucked away in a TV console, it can be built to fill a number of rol...
