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So you want a NAS box (ASUStor?), Home Theater (Nexus Player).. PC (VivoPC?) but as gamers we also want to chill on the couch and play big titles like Minecraft, DOTA 2 or Civilization V/Beyond Earth on a big screen with a keyboard and mouse (so, GR8). But you don't want separate devices each requiring a plug and idle power: it has to be a combination. That's a big ask, but we decided to take on the challenge and build a 'HT-Gaming-NAS-PC' that covers everything. This DIY guide covers component selection, building, AI Suite III and Fan Xpert software setup, overclocking and performance results in games.

So you've decided you're going small for the next upgrade. Very small. That means it's time for a mini-ITX motherboard. Great! But which board? ASUS now has several with different features and at various price points and here's the breakdown to make that decision easier.