PhasedTech builds RTX 5060 PC inside Xbox Series X shell
PhasedTech has turned an Xbox Series X into a full Windows gaming PC, while keeping the original outer shell and even the optical drive functional. The project started with a broken second-hand console, which was stripped down and modified to make room for PC hardware. Windows Central first highlighted the build this week, while the original video was published on PhasedTech’s YouTube channel.
Instead of using a Mini-ITX board, the build relies on an Intel NUC Extreme Compute Element. According to the video, that card carries a Core i7-12700 , 32GB DDR4 memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Graphics come from a low-profile GeForce RTX 5060 , paired with a 600W Flex ATX power supply to fit inside the tight Series X chassis.
Source: PhasedTech
PhasedTech cut away plastic supports, kept selected mounting points, then designed a full set of custom 3D-printed brackets to secure the compute element, GPU, disc drive, and power supply. The builder also made a custom rear I/O section for USB, display output, mains power, and Wi-Fi antenna cutouts.
Source: PhasedTech
The original front panel was also reused. That means the power button, LED, and eject control still work, while the optical drive remains installed inside the modded system. The result still looks like a stock Xbox Series X from the outside, but it boots straight into Steam Big Picture mode as a PC.
In Arc Raiders at 1080p on medium to high settings, the system reportedly runs at around 100 to 140 FPS, while Counter-Strike 2 averages about 250 FPS on high settings. PhasedTech also says both CPU and GPU stayed under 75°C during testing, which suggests the internal airflow setup is doing its job despite the limited space.
Who knows, this may be our first real glimpse at an Xbox gaming PC, which seems to be where Microsoft is heading.
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