Looking back in history one can’t help but notice that the trend in computer components is smaller and more powerful.  While not a hard and fast law or theory it is quite noticeable from an empirical perspective.

 

Then we get to the double slot graphics card: This abomination just doesn’t follow the general flow, and while more powerful it definitely isn’t smaller and in fact squanders two slots of the precious space available on motherboards.

 

Where this anomaly really clashes with advancement is in Small Form Factor computers.  Their very nature is based upon the efficient use of limited real estate for the most powerful system possible.

 

Which leads us to today’s topic the Shuttle SG45H7…

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