Review: Scan 3XS Nanu Gamer

Conclusion

A move to smaller form factor PCs makes a lot of sense for mainstream users. Cooler and quieter graphics cards and ever-more integrated CPUs enable system integrators to offer machines that provide bags of performance yet can be placed on the desk.

Nvidia is looking to take advantage of the benefits present in SFF systems by encouraging integrators to build GeForce-centric PCs that focus on energy efficiency. The Scan 3XS Nanu Gamer is a PC born of this idea. Taking in a GeForce GTX 760 card and Core i5-4670 CPU, performance is decent for the £799 outlay.

We'd probably change the 2TB hybrid drive to a fully-fledged SSD, improve upon the graphics with the Superclocked version of the EVGA card, and cough up the extra £30 or so for a better-looking Fractal Node 304 - as found on the Titan version of a Scan SFF system. But personal preferences aside, the 3XS Nanu Gamer is a well-integrated system that can play the latest games at a full-HD resolution... all without making a fuss and taking up too much room.

The Good

Quiet under load
Solid graphics card
Good warranty

The Bad

CPU and GPU not overclocked

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Scan 3XS Nanu Gamer

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The reviewed system is available to purchase from Scan Computers*.

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[28/11/2013] Scan issued the following right2reply:

Thanks for the review today. Unfortunately we didn’t have any overclocked GTX 760 cards available when we sent the machine to be reviewed by HEXUS. However, we have now got some more cards in.

We’re therefore pleased to announce that HEXUS readers will be now able to order the 3XS Nanu Gamer with an overclocked EVGA GTX 760, without paying a penny more.

This card has the same quiet ACX cooler as in the review sample, but the GPU is overclocked from 980 to 1072MHz, giving a better frame rate in all games.