Shuttle Barebone XS35V4 Review

Others/All-in-one PC by stefan @ 2014-09-05

The latest X35V4 model from Shuttle integrates one energy-efficient J1900 quad-core Intel SoC which features Ivy Bridge Graphics and inside the enclosure we can also house one 2.5’’ HDD/SSD, up to 8GB DDR3L SODIMM, a slim optical drive or with an extra adapter we can install a secondary 2.5’’ storage drive. All system runs on passive ventilation, so no extra noise is generated from the inside.

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A Closer Look Part IV

Here is a close view at the SATA connector which is used for the optical drive:

 

 

 

An element of novelty represents the internal USB port which can be used for further storage expansion, a DVB tuner and so on:

 

 

 

With the help of the provided metallic adapter and screws, we will be able to prepare the DVD drive for mounting:

 

 

 

After the removal of the dummy plastic cover, we will only then have to slide the unit inside and secure it with one screw on the other side:

 

 

 

Then we can go ahead and install one SODIMM memory module:

 

 

 

Next we have the 2.5’’ drive, which must be installed with the help of the metallic bracket:

 

 

 

 

Finally, we will attach the dock in order to provide the necessary ventilation:

 

 

 

 

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