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Phone Becomes Desktop PC with PC Gaming Power
13 Aug
Summary
- A smartphone was modified into a functional desktop PC.
- The device runs PC games at playable frame rates on Linux.
- High-end cooling solutions were integrated for sustained performance.
A dedicated hardware enthusiast has successfully converted a smartphone into a desktop PC, integrating it with robust cooling systems. The custom build features a Nubia Z70 Ultra smartphone housed within an acrylic case, directly sandwiched between two substantial CPU coolers to maximize heat dissipation from its Snapdragon chip.
This innovative setup allows the device to run a full XFCE Linux desktop environment with GPU acceleration. Furthermore, it enables the phone to execute Windows applications and games, a feat achieved through technologies like Wine and Box64. The cooling is so effective that the mobile chip can sustain demanding workloads.
Remarkably, PC games have been rendered at playable frame rates. For instance, 'The Witcher 3' achieved 20 to 30 frames per second at Full HD resolution with ultra settings, despite using an older Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This mod highlights the increasing potential of smartphones as primary computing devices.
