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00:00:00 – 00:13:06
The video follows the content creator's journey of gaming on a NAS using an external GPU. They introduce an Asustor NAS model supporting GPUs, upgrade its components including RAM and graphics cards, and struggle with configuring the system for gaming. Despite successes like improved performance and playing games like GTA 5, challenges like inconsistent frame times and system failures are encountered. The video ends on a cliffhanger, hinting at further developments in the creator's gaming setup. Key names include Asustor, Radeon RX graphics cards, and games like GTA 5 and Battlefield 5 mentioned in their testing. The video highlights the complexities of repurposing NAS systems for gaming and the ongoing experimentation with hardware configurations for optimal gaming performance.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator discusses their goal of gaming on a NAS using an external graphics card. They introduce a new NAS model from Asustor that supports GPUs and provide details about its accessories and specifications. Key points include the NAS model AS6704T with four drive bays, dual 2.5 gigabit ethernet, HDMI port for installing a different operating system, and upgraded processor to Celeron N5105. This NAS is seen as a promising option for their gaming setup objective.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator upgrades a NAS device by installing Windows on it to improve gaming performance. The narrator encounters difficulties accessing the BIOS but eventually succeeds in updating the boot priorities. By adding more RAM, the gaming performance improves significantly. The narrator explores the possibility of adding a graphics card to the system for further enhancements. The addition of an 8GB RAM stick results in a noticeable performance boost, allowing for smoother gameplay at 1080p resolution. Despite the NAS’s limitations, it is able to handle games like GTA 5 at playable frame rates. The narrator speculates on the potential to run other demanding games like Crisis at low settings on the system.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker disassembles a Nas to upgrade its components for gaming. He replaces the 4GB RAM stick with an 8GB one and highlights the modular design of the system. A graphics card, the Wu Yes RX 7800 XD, is then connected using an m.2 to PCI Express adapter kit for enhanced gaming performance. The process involves dismantling and reassembling parts to achieve the desired configuration for gaming on the Nas.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the narrator is excited to test a configuration after 4 months of testing. Initially, the system didn’t post after a driver installation, causing frustration. After rearranging the SSD slots, the system successfully booted, allowing for a fresh Windows install and driver setup. The narrator experiences issues with game rendering and frame rates with an RX 6800 XT graphics card, achieving around 40 frames per second on Battlefield 5 at 1080p medium settings, below expected performance.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses issues with inconsistent frame times and low frame rates during gameplay on a graphics card. While waiting for a game download, the system unexpectedly shut down and failed to turn back on, possibly due to a fault during gaming, ultimately resulting in the system being unable to post. The video ends with a mention of another video ending in destruction.