PhasedTech Transforms Broken Xbox One S into Working Gaming PC
The YouTuber PhasedTech transformed a broken Xbox One S into a working gaming PC. The builder developed a small system that uses the original console body to maintain its original design while using typical Windows computer components. The entire system operates within the console's initial dimensions of 295 millimeters by 230 millimeters by 65 millimeters.
The project required major internal changes to build standard PC components. The external appearance still shows its original design while the interior plastic supports needed to be cut for a Mini ITX motherboard installation. PhasedTech employed a PCIe riser cable with custom USB port extensions to operate the graphics card within their limited area. The construction includes an operational optical drive which occupies very little physical space.
The builder selected low profile components designed for Small Form Factor (SFF) cases to ensure everything fit under the 65mm height limit. The hardware configuration includes
- Motherboard GIGABYTE Mini ITX
- Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- CPU Cooler Noctua NH L9a AM4 (Low profile)
- Memory 16GB ADATA DDR4 3200 (Single channel)
- Graphics Card Yeston GeForce RTX 3050 (6GB VRAM)
- Storage T Force Cardea Z440 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Power Supply HDPLEX 250W GaN (Passive cooling)
The thermal management system operates with Noctua NH L9a cooler which was made for extremely slim computer designs. HDPLEX GaN unit provides power to the system through an internal component which works without producing sound because it does not have a fan. The hybrid console provides modern gaming capabilities without requiring the large space of conventional tower systems.
The creator published a video showing how to build the project but they did not make any detailed instructions or 3D printing files for their design improvements available to others.
