Review: Scan 3XS X99 Carbon Fluid Extreme SLI

Conclusion

The PC gaming arena is where top-tier manufacturers choose to showcase their premier technology. In the past few months we've seen Intel unleash its first deca-core consumer CPU, the Core i7-6950X, and more recently Nvidia has flexed its graphics muscle with the introduction of the latest-generation Titan X GPU.

Such premium parts are wish-list material for most gamers, yet system integrators are understandably eager to present turnkey rigs that provide deep-pocketed enthusiasts with best-in-class hardware, liquid cooling, factory overclocks and the peace of mind that comes with a manufacturer warranty.

At £6,500, Scan's 3XS X99 Carbon Fluid Extreme SLI is a showcase of today's best components and an alluring prospect for hardcore users prepared to spend big. There's a lot to like and performance, in most benchmarks, is in a league of its own. The only snag, which we should add is outside of Scan's remit, is that multi-GPU scaling continues to be hit or miss, and the lack of support in some DX12 titles serves as a timely reminder that hardware can count for little if the software isn't playing ball.

Bottom line: the Scan 3XS X99 Carbon Fluid Extreme SLI is without a doubt the fastest PC we've ever tested, and though SLI support can excite and frustrate in equal measure, this ultimately is a system primed and ready for lush 4K gaming.

Scan 3XS X99 Carbon Fluid Extreme SLI

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The 3XS X99 Carbon Fluid Extreme SLI base unit is available to configure from Scan Computers.

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