Shuttle introduced the Barebone XH510G2 for users looking for a good platform complete your own mini-pc.

Shuttle is one of the pioneering brands in the development of compact computers and has a wide range to cover all needs. For those looking for the most flexibility, it includes models bare bones where the user selects and provides custom memory, storage, graphics, or operating system on a chassis that includes the motherboard, chipset, processor, and necessary internal and external connectors.

The barebone XH510G2 has dimensions that strike a balance between compact size and potential use, with dimensions Dimensions 25 x 20 x 9.5 cm in a total volume of 4.7 liters. It features an Intel LGA 1200 motherboard with the H510 chipset that accommodates desktop Core processors from generations 10 and 11 (Comet Lake-S and Rocket Lake-S) up to Core i9 as long as they don’t exceed 65 watts TDP.

It has two SO-DIMM slots for storing DDR4 memory modules of different frequencies depending on the CPU used and with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. For internal storage, it offers two connectors for connecting PCIe 3.0 SSD drives or even SATA if you have one.

Processors have integrated graphics, but if you want to improve this section you can include a dedicated one in the PCI-Express X1 v3.0 slot Available for cards up to 208mm x 120mm x 45mm. It features Display Port 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 video outputs, as well as Gigabit Ethernet and plenty of USB ports on the front and back of this compact.

It also has an audio system with a compatible Realtek chip (ALC662/888/897) and connectors for speakers, microphone or headphones. Additionally, it has an M.2 connector in case you want to include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.

The barebone XH510G2 has a suggested retail price €314 and when you see its internal hardware, you won’t have a problem installing any Windows, Linux or even macOS under hackintosh because the platform allows it. It’s not particularly cheap, nor is it the latest Intel platform, but this manufacturer takes support and build quality very seriously.