The small form factor computer system has many uses. A SFF rig can make a nice gaming machine for those who frequent LAN parties. Home theater fans looking for a tiny HTPC to fit into the entertainment center often go with a SFF machine.

One of the biggest purveyors of SFF systems is Shuttle with its line of small barebones machines. Shuttle announced its latest barebone machine today called the X27D. The X27D is the first system from Shuttle to use Intel’s dual-core Atom 330 CPU.

The system uses the Intel 945GC Express chipset and with the low heat output of the Atom, no fan is required. Passive cooling means a very quiet system. The PC is only about 7cm thick and includes Gigabit LAN, 6 channel audio, dual monitor connectors and support for up to 2GB of RAM. Pricing for the system is EUR 205 plus VAT.

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