The world has seen a stunning increase in CPU and bus speeds over the last few years. The increase in speed, and the need to pack even more into even smaller spaces, has lead to an equally dramatic increase in the amount of heat generated by components inside the computers.

Some computer manufacturers have done the only thing they can - increase the size of the heatsinks and the number and power of fans located inside the computer chassis. The big problem with this for an audio professional is the high level of noise that these fans can generate. Some computers are just far too noisy to be a welcomed part of a studio environment. Some computers cannot be placed inside a control room without special, expensive noise reducing enclosures.

MusicXPC doesn't have that problem. It uses a patented heat-pipe technology that traps CPU heat and through passive convection, passes that heat to conductors in the rear, where a single, small fan pushed the hot air to the outside.

Dubbed ICE [Integrated Cooling Engine], this cooling technology dramatically reduces computer noise, enhances the overall stability of the system [excessive heat can damage components] and enables a comfortable, even desirable working environment.

The result is a whisper quiet computer - by far one of the quietest computers you have ever users.

Shuttle's Smart Fan

Smart Fan functionality intelligently monitors and controls the system cooling fans. Smart Fan incorporates linear control metrics to provide optimal cooling. Under normal conditions, Smart Fan keeps the fan speed low, minimizing acoustic noise.

When the load increases, Smart Fan increases the fan speed to provide optimal cooling. Better still, Shuttle's Smart Fan lets you choose the desired temperature and fan speed to suite your ergonomic needs.