Shuttle X27D, SFF, Intel® 945GC Express, 60 W Shuttle X27D. Chassis type: SFF. Motherboard chipset: Intel® 945GC Express. Number of memory slots: 1, Maximum internal memory: 2 GB. Power supply: 60 W Shuttle puts a dual-core Intel Atom processor into one of its smallest chassis to create the Shuttle X27D. Just like the Hoover for vacuum cleaning and Tannoy for speakers, Shuttle has become almost synonymous with small form-factor PCs. Some Shuttl... The Shuttle X27D is available at an attractive entry-level price, but once optical and hard drives and a useful amount of RAM are fitted, it can be easily beaten in value by better performing systems, such as the Advent Eco PC at around the same price... https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/pcs/pc-cases/48278/shuttle-x27d-review Shuttles X27D is a smart-looking barebones PC with a built-in Intel Atom processor. It measures just 70x185x250mm, which is ideal if you need a very compact PC. The power supply is external, however, and so will add to the clutter under your desk. ... Vista is a possibility when it comes to the X27D, but the Atom 330 CPU of the Shuttle X27D struggles with even basic tasks in Windows XP, so it isnt surprising that many Atom-equipped laptops have less demanding Linux -based operating systems. However... Shuttle has broken with tradition with its new X27D barebones by bundling a processor – Intel’s new dual-core Atom – as well as the case, motherboard and power supply. We’ve had no complaints about the meagre performance Intel’s single-core Atoms provi... Low power consumption; great construction; good choice for WHS, Very expensive; can’t accept desktopsize optical and hard drives, A well-built, attractive barebones, but pricey once you’ve bought components... The public are fickle beasts. Admittedly, the single-core Atom 230 looks a little lost as a desktop. Its lack of upgrades (given that the chip is surface mounted) and the intentional hobbling (the lack of PCI Express slots, for example), rule it out of ... Cool, quiet and cute, Built-in dual monitor support, Another Atom core Same price as a fully loaded Eee box https://www.theregister.com/2008/12/10/review_desktop_pc_shuttle_x27d/ Our verdict was that "you can build an incredibly small and cheap PC around the D945GCLF mobo, but the Atom CPU is a severe disappointment on the desktop as it doesn’t have the grunt to do any useful work". And we hoped that "perhaps the next-gen, dua... Shuttle has done its best with Atom 330 and has left prices unchanged but it is severely hampered by the Intel 945GC chipset. As things stand, were neutral on Atom for the desktop but we look forward to the next chapter in this story. More Reviews...... Nettop PCs are traditionally designed for lightweight computing tasks like surfing the Web or watching digital movies. The Shuttle x27D, however, offers the potential of a wider range of uses thanks to its new dual-core Atom 330 CPU. It's available ... Dual-core Atom 330 CPU; cute design Noisy; rubbish graphics The x27D is, at the time of writing, the fastest nettop-style machine we've ever tested. Its dual-core Atom 330 CPU makes it a far more robust solution than PCs such as the Eee Box. It's a little too noisy for our liking, but it's affordable, attracti... Intel's Atom processors are a popular choice for mobile devices, but so far they've lacked the performance to make much impression on the more demanding desktop market. That could change though with the new dual-core Atom 330, making its first appearan... The dual-core Atom is a step forward, and it comes in a nicely compact, efficient and functional chassis. ...