Review: Scan 3XS ST15 Steam Machine

by Chris Elt on 16 December 2015, 09:30

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Benchmarks: 3XS ST15 on Windows

As a Windows machine, benchmark performance falls right in line with expectations. Intel's Core i5-6600 CPU is a capable quad-core chip that hits 3.9GHz, but it's the factory-overclocked EVGA GeForce GTX 970 that gives the 3XS ST15 its gaming chops.

Gaming Performance (Average FPS)

Game Quality Settings
FHD
(1,920x1,080)
QHD
(2,560x1,440)
UHD
(3,840x2,160)
Alien: Isolation SMAA-T2x, Maximum Quality
138.8
90.6
48.1
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Ultra Quality Preset
79.8
56.4
31.9
Total War: Rome II Ultra Quality Preset
114.0
71.8
35.7

The GPU is a prime choice for a sub-£1,000 system and delivers solid in-game performance. 1080p is a piece of cake and in modern titles the 3XS ST15 is happy to dish out smooth gameplay at a demanding 2,560x1,440 resolution. 4K is a step too far, mind.