Shuttle's XPC SB77G5 mini-barebones system
An odd couple
YEARS AGO, Shuttle started the small form factor craze with the SV24. At the time, small form factor systems were definitely niche products, but over time, thoughtful refinement and innovation have given cubes widespread appeal. Shuttle's latest creation, the SB77G5, is a testament to how far the company and small form factor market have come since the SV24. The SB77G5 unapologetically caters to the needs of overclocking enthusiasts with small form factor fetishes, sometimes at the expense of more mainstream appeal.
An odd couple
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With a deep lineup of well over three dozen cubes and demand for its XPC systems on the rise, Shuttle can afford to cater to niches within the small form factor market. Overclocking enthusiasts aren't easy to please, though. Read on to see if the SB77G5 measures up to our notoriously high expectations.
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