Small Form Factor systems plan to do the same. The problem is that SFF systems just don't have the horsepower of bigger systems. AOpen's EX65 challenges this idea, and other assumptions about SFF systems. The advantage of system are very appealing looks, quiet, customizable BIOS options, and can handle powerful parts. The down side of the system is loud while heavily loaded, no on-board DVI, and lack-luster tech support. As far as SFF systems are concerned this is the best so far.

Space-saving hardware is essential for almost all the desktop computer. However there are some who see a big, heavy, 8-5.25-inch drive bay monster case with a 500W power supply as attractive, the fact is a lot of people, smaller is better. The only thing that is getting bigger is the keyboard. And so far as a system is fulfill requirements of its users whether it's video, email, or even 3D modeling the smaller system will surely over power the larger system.

Originally manufactured by Shuttle, these systems normally perform just like their full sized competitors. Though it lacks in overclocking, where the SFF's smaller size will normally causes higher temperatures inside the system. Obviously with less size expandability is decreased. USB and FireWire can easily cover up for this lack of in-case expandability, and however their ubiquity makes them general for people to take them as serious option, solutions depending on these technologies usually cost more than in-the-box parts.

Here we are looking at AOpen's acclaimed XCube series of Small Form Factor (SFF) systems, the EX65, or Cyber Shock. With an ultra-stylish look, the XCube Cyber Shock will surely attract a lot o eyes.