Xbox Series X: RTX 5060 PC Build Inside? | Specs & Performance

A functioning GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card now resides within the shell of an Xbox Series X, the result of a modification undertaken by YouTuber PhasedTech. The project transforms the console’s exterior into a fully operational PC, retaining the original disc drive functionality.

PhasedTech circumvented the size limitations of standard Mini-ITX motherboards by utilizing an Intel NUC 12 Extreme PCIe compute card. This card integrates a Core i7-12700 processor, 32GB of DDR4 memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD into a significantly smaller form factor – approximately two inches thinner than a Mini-ITX board – allowing it to fit within the Xbox Series X chassis. The decision to employ the NUC 12 Extreme was driven by the console’s limited internal dimensions, measuring just 4.75 inches in thickness.

The build likewise incorporates a 600W Flex ATX power supply positioned above the RTX 5060. This configuration was possible due to the low-profile nature of the graphics card. a full-height card would have precluded the use of the internal chassis, necessitating an external power supply. Custom 3D-printed components were essential to ensure compatibility between the PC hardware and the Xbox Series X’s original casing.

The project echoes a previous modification by PhasedTech, who successfully converted an Xbox One S into a gaming PC. This latest endeavor appears to anticipate potential future hybrid console designs, such as the rumored Microsoft Xbox Helix, which is speculated to be a Windows-based PC console.

Components include a Crucial P3 Plus PCIe Gen 4 SSD, complementing the Intel NUC 12 Extreme’s integrated storage. The modder opted for a compact DVD reader to maintain the console’s original functionality.