Today we will examine Shuttle's latest proposal for all those who need a compact and stylish small factor system, the SH55J2. Designed to support Intel's highly overclockable LGA1156 processors, DDR3 memory and powered by the H55 chipset, the XPC Barebone SH55J2 combines performance with style. But first lets meet the SH55J2 main specifications.

The XPC Barebone SH55J2 boasts a J2 design, support for the latest processors with integrated graphics core and fast DDR3 memory . The Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors based on Socket 1156 with high computing power and relatively low power consumption are suitable for Mini-PCs. Despite its compact dimensions it still manages to find space for a PCI-Express slot, DDR3 memory, HDMI interface, Gigabit LAN, 8-channel audio with S/PDIF out (optional) and an array of interfaces. The barebone is also equipped with an 80 Plus certified 300W power supply and an effective heatpipe cooling system for efficient thermals and stability.

- Features

Intel H55 Express Chipset The design of the Intel new Core i3/i5/i7 processors will eliminate the need for the traditional Northbridge found on previous generation of mainboards. Thus, the Shuttle SH55J2 sports Intel’s H55 Express Platform Controller Hub(PCH) from the Intel 5 series "Ibexpeak" family, which will integrate the hard drive controller, network controllers, monitor physical interfaces, PCI controller and other input/output functionally. Supports Dual-Slot Graphics Cards With the space-efficient design, the SH55J2 is as roomy as it gets, maximizing the headroom for enthusiasts and power users to upgrade to the latest graphics cards. Despite the small housing, the SH55J2 is capable of running dual-slot (double-width) PCI Express graphics cards. Built-in Intel HD Graphics Engine The Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors integrate the Intel HD Graphics engine which supports full 1080p high-definition video playback, including Bluray disc movies. It features Intel Clear Video Technology and the optimized 3D graphics engine supports DirectX 10, and delivers the performance and compatibility you need for entertaining. eSATA-USB Combo Port Shuttle SH55J2 incorporates an eSATA-USB combo port into its front panel. The combo port combines the convenience of USB power while supplies the high speed of eSATA. There is no additional power source required when connecting the eSATA-USB combo device and thus helps to save space and maximize flexibility. Mini-ITX Motherboard Support Shuttle expands the capabilities of its chassis, adding support for Mini-ITX motherboards(170 x 170mm or 6.7 x 6.7 inches). Now, the Shuttle chassis can go beyond the Shuttle motherboard. You can easily upgrade the motherboard to your desire. Minimum of 80% Efficiency Guaranteed The 80 PLUS performance specification requires power supplies in computers and servers to be 80% or greater energy efficient. This makes an 80 PLUS certified power supply up to 33% more efficient than current power supplies. 300W high efficiency & energy saving power supply of SH55J2 is guaranteed by 80 PLUS BRONZE certification.

- Full specifications

• Chassis
  J2-type chassis, color: black
  Case cover made of aluminum, body made of steel
  storage bays: 1 x 5.25" (external), 2 x 3.5" (internal)
  Front door for I/O ports / card reader and optical drive
  Kensington Security Slot at the back panel (also called a K-Slot 
  or Kensington lock) as a part of an anti-theft system
  Dimensions: 33 x 21,5 x 19 cm (LWH), 13.5 litres
  Weight: 7.0 kg net / 7.8 kg gross
  Compatible with Mainboards in Shuttle or Mini-ITX Form Factor
• Mainboard / Chipset
  Shuttle FH55, Shuttle form factor, proprietary design for XPC SH55J2
  Chipset: Intel® H55 Express (Codename: Ibex Peak, 65nm process)
  Platform Controller Hub (PCH) as Single-Chip-Solution
• BIOS
  AMI BIOS, SPI Interface, 16MBit Flash-ROM
  Supports PnP, ACPI 3.0
  Supports boot up from external USB flash memory
• Power supply
  300 Watt mini PSU, AC input voltage: 100~240V
  80 PLUS® certified (80% or greater energy-efficient)
  Active PFC circuit (Power Factor Correction)
  ATX main power connectors: 2x10 and 2x2 pins
• Processor support
  Socket 1156 supports Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7-8xx desktop processors
  Supports Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) at 4.8 and 6.4 GT/s
  Supports maximum TDP = 95W (power consumption)
  The Processor integrates PCI-Express and memory controller
  and the graphics engine as an option.
  Please refer to the support list for detailed processor support information.
• Processor cooling
  Shuttle I.C.E. (Integrated Cooling Engine)
  advanced I.C.E. Heatpipe technology, linear controlled 92mm fan
  SilentX cooling and noise reduction technology with Active Airflow
• Memory support
  4 x 240 pin slots
  Supports DDR3-1066/1333 SDRAM memory (PC3-8500/10600)
  Supports DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) in overclocking mode
  Supports 2+2 Dual Channel mode
  Supports max. 4 GB per DIMM,  maximum total size of 16 GB
• Integrated Graphics
  The Intel Core i3/i5 32nm Clarkdale processor integrates the 
  Intel® HD Graphics engine with Flexible Display Interface (FDI)
  Resolution max. 1920 x 1200 (supports 720p, 1080i und 1080p)
  Shared Memory: up to 768MB
  Decodes MPEG-2, H.264 and VC-1 in hardware (supports Blu-ray)
  Supports DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.1, Shader Model 4.0
  Supports Dual-Independent-Display via HDMI and VGA port )
• Slots
  1x PCI-Express v2.0 slot (PEG, for graphics cards only)
  1x PCI 32 bit slot
  Supports Dual-slot (double-width) graphics cards -
  in this case the PCI slot will be occupied.
  If a discrete graphics card is used, the onboard graphics will be deactivated.
• HD audio
  7.1 channel High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC888 codec
  Azalia standard support
  Analog: line-out (8-ch), line-in, microphone, AUX input (onboard)
  Digital: optical S/PDIF-out, also via HDMI output
• Gigabit LAN
  Realtek RTL 8111E Ethernet network controller
  PCI Express interface
  IEEE 802.3u 1000Base-T compliant
  Supports 10 / 100 / 1.000 MBit/s operation
  Supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Card reader
  Integrated USB 2.0 multi format card reader in the front panel supports:
  Secure Digital (SD, SDHC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
  Memory Stick (MS Pro/Pro Duo/Pro-HG)
• Drive connectors
  4x Serial ATA (3 Gbit/s)
  1x External Serial ATA (3 Gbit/s) at the front panel
• Front Panel connectors and buttons
  Microphone input
  Headphone output
  USB 2.0
  eSATA / USB 2.0 combo port
  4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, MMC, MS/Pro/Duo)
  Power button
  Power indicator (white LED)
  Hard disk/Optical disk drive indicator (blue LED)
• Back Panel connectors
  HDMI (digital video out with digital audio) **)
  D-Sub VGA (analog video out) **)
  4x USB 2.0
  GigaBit LAN (RJ45)
  8-ch Audio line-out (2x rear/front, bass/center, surround/back)
  Audio Line-in
  Digital Audio: optical S/PDIF output
  Clear CMOS button
• Other connectors
  4x USB 2.0 (two sets with 2x5 pins)
  2x fan connectors ( 4 pins and 3 pins)
  Audio AUX input
• Accessories
  Multilanguage XPC Installation Guide
  32/64bit driver disk for Windows XP/Vista/7
  Preinstalled cables: 2x SATA, 
  Power Cord
  Screws
  Heatsink Compound