Get the aluminum advantage The Shuttle XPC is housed in an all aluminum case. Aluminum is one of the best metals for computer chassis because it is hard and strong, very light, corrosion resistant, conducts heat and is non magnetic. Aluminum also makes the best looking cases.
Aluminum possesses the best strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. Aluminum alloys are harder and stronger than steel. This makes for a very solid chassis that will not warp or twist out of shape after repeated accesses.
Thermal conductivity Aluminum is 4 times better at conducting heat than steel. This means that when your machine begins to run hot during extended constant-use periods, the chassis itself acts like a giant heat sink and helps to drive heat to the outside of the computer.
*Actual weight may vary depend on systems configurations.