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NVIDIA and Scan unveil a new gaming PC with the RTX 3060 Ti (Image: NVIDIA)

If you’ve struggled to grab a PS5 or Xbox Series X since launch, you might want to check out NVIDIA and Scan’s new gaming PC.

Powered by the hugely popular NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, the newly announced 3XS Gamer Node aims to take on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

In addition to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU, the new PC features an AMD Ryzen 5600X CPU and a 1TB Intel 665P SSD.

With fast loading times, SSD drives are one of the big selling points of next-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Likewise, the NVIDIA 3XS Gamer Node supports real-time Ray Tracing, which is one of the defining features of next-gen consoles.

In fact, the miniature (ish) gaming PC looks a bit like the Xbox Series X, albeit a little wider and not that high.

“This 3XS Gamer Node RTX features the brand new 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card with new GDDR6 memory, 2nd generation RT cores, 3rd generation Tensor cores, Reflex Low Latency technology, RTX IO and NVIDIA Broadcast”, is the official description.

“We have combined this powerful GPU with the 6C / 12T AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU.

“The system also includes 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200MHz DDR4, an AsRock A520M ITX / AC motherboard and a massive 1TB Intel 665p NVMe M.2 SSD for blazing fast loading times and file transfers and storage.”

According to the listing on Scan, Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed on the device, as well as a 3-year warranty.

The 3XS Gamer Node is available for pre-order at tech retailer Scan, where it is currently listed at £ 1,199.

While it’s more expensive than the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X (unless you buy from a scalper), the 3XS has one or two advantages over its console counterparts.

Cyberpunk 2077, for example, currently looks and performs much better on PC, especially now that the next-gen upgrade has been delayed until the summer.

The PC can also be used with a virtual reality headset such as the Oculus Rift, or with a cable for Oculus Quest.

3XS Gamer Node mini PC

3XS Gamer Node mini PC (Image: SCAN)

The 3XS Gamer Node specifications completely …

• GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5600X

• Storage: 1 TB Intel 665P M.2 SSD

• Power supply: 550 W Corsair CV series CV550

• Memory: 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengence LPX Black 3200Mhz

• Motherboard: AsRock A520M-ITX / AC

• Box: Fractal Design Node 304 black Mini ITX box

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