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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.

Within AI Suite II there are several modules that do different functions. The module we'll be guiding you through in this guide is Fan Xpert+; a complete, system-wide tool for customizing your fan control. It basically means you can throw out your 5.25in fan controller, as the software allows you to not only calibrate, but customize the performance:noise ratio of your entire case fan setup. We'll be using the Maximus IV GENE-Z in the guide, but it also applies to the Maximus IV Extreme, Extreme-Z, GENE-Z/Gen3 and entire Rampage IV series as well.