Shuttle SN25P compatibility questions

nichorob · 13 Mar 2006 at 09:21

Hi all, im just about to take more first step into the world of SFF so bare with me

Interested in the Shuttle SN25P but I would also like to use 1 of the AMD 64 X2 duel core processors, are they compatable out of the box or do they need some sort of BIOS update?

My next question is, that id like to use my Connect3d AT x1800 XT 512mb graphics card in there as well. Im not much of a DIY person so could somebody explain to me how difficult this would be to get in the SN25P?

Many thanks in advance

nichorob · 14 Mar 2006 at 18:46

Thanks for your replys

Last noob question before I order, does the shuttle come with its own CPU heatsink/cooler? Or do i need to get my own? I have an arctic cooler but I assume its too big

nichorob · 14 Mar 2006 at 20:52

Great thanks very much

1 last request, has anyone got a pic of their x1800/x1900 in an sn25p? Im quite worried about the card fitting, Is it an easy installation? Ive never been one for DIY, and I dont want to remove half of the systems fans etc to fit it in and end up with sky high temps!

nichorob · 15 Mar 2006 at 09:02

cmt said:
I've got a x1900xt in my sn25p, will post a pic of it later today when i get home from work if you would like?

cmt

Yes please that would be great, many thanks everyone for your help

nichorob · 16 Mar 2006 at 09:10

Thanks so much cmt, thats giving me the confidence to put my order in. Watch out ocuk!

nichorob · 17 Mar 2006 at 17:44

ive had a change of heart now, ive decided to build a new SFF system from scratch and my new plan is now to get a SN26P and a 7900 GT. (for possible SLI in future) Any probs with that?

nichorob · 20 Mar 2006 at 12:11

Put my order in at 9am this morning if anyones interested, went with the following much to my banks dismay

:

Shuttle XPC SN26P Aluminium Barebones System - AMD 64 (Socket 939) (FS-059-SH)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ (Socket 939) - OEM (CP-152-AM)
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC3200 Value Dual Channel Kit CAS3 (GE2GB3200BDC) (MY-046-GL)
BFG GeForce 7900 GT OC 256MB GDDR3 VIVO TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-018-BG)
Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB 2500KS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-046-WD)
Pioneer DVR-111DBK 16 x 16 DVD±RW Dual Layer ReWriter - (Black) OEM (CD-038-PO)

nichorob · 20 Mar 2006 at 12:42

chaparral said:
To late...You could brought my shuttle sn26p and 200gb sata drive for a lot less then a new one...

Dont tell me things like that!

nichorob · 21 Mar 2006 at 21:16

Just set mine up, simple installation, running like a dream, x2 3800 hasnt gone over 30c yet and its VERY quiet. 7900 GT fitted with a lot of room to spare.

nichorob · 22 Mar 2006 at 10:14

Some pics:

nichorob · 22 Mar 2006 at 22:33

Its right next to a window which i hope makes up for that! Only reaches about 37c under full load so im hoping its ok.

nichorob · 23 Mar 2006 at 08:29

CrimsonAvenger said:
Frank - which cable tidy solutiion are you using under the desk there ?

lol

I should really get around to doing something about that!