Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What happens when you combine a gaming PC, NAS, Plex server, and an RTX 4070 Mobile GPU into a single machine? Lossless scaling in overdrive, that's what. In this video, I build my version of the ultimate Dream Machine using the Minisforum N5 Pro.
Unlike Valve's Steam Machine, this build isn't limited to gaming. It functions as a powerful NAS, media server, workstation, and gaming powerhouse while taking advantage of a unique dual-GPU setup using the AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics alongside an RTX 4070 Mobile for improved Lossless Scaling Frame Generation performance.
In this video you'll see:
• Why I skipped Valve's Steam Machine
• Building a gaming PC inside a NAS
• RTX 4070 Mobile installation
• Custom NVIDIA driver challenges
• AMD AI 9 HX 370 performance
• Dual GPU Frame Generation Lossless scaling frame generation explained
• Plex Server capabilities
• Gaming benchmarks and performance
• Cost breakdown
• Why this might be the ultimate enthusiast setup
If you enjoy PC building, SteamOS, handheld gaming PCs, eGPUs, NAS builds, and crazy hardware projects, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications.
Special Thanks to Varmilo for gifting me the MiniLo98 Pro and MiniLo65 to make this video possible. Score yourself 5% OFF with code GGRT and I earn a small commission with this referral link:
Affiliate product Link: varmilo.com/products/minilo98-proh/?ref=GamersGeneration
And 5%off code: GGRT
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – This Is NOT a Steam Machine
00:25 The Dream Machine Explained
00:42 Build Cost & Transparency
01:01 Why I Built This
01:24 Valve Steam Machine Recap
01:41 Minisforum N5 Pro Overview
01:57 Hardware Specs
02:19 eGPU & PCIe Expansion
02:37 RTX 4070 Mobile Inside a NAS
02:57 Driver Challenges
03:16 Performance Results
03:31 Dual GPU Performance Explained
03:53 Lossless Scaling Frame Generation
04:11 RTX 4070 + Radeon 890M Combo
05:04 Full Build Cost
05:28 Is It Worth It?
05:49 Upgrade Paths
06:14 Future eGPU Plans
06:35 Varmilo Keyboard Showcase
07:23 Sponsor Disclosure
07:36 Final Thoughts
07:59 Outro
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My setup (may contain affiliate links):
Flexispot EW8 Standing Desk:
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Sedeta Display Cabinet
sedeta.net/4mJLLgkSocials:
*Discord*
discord.gg/TA7Z6wRPpX
X / Twitter:
https://x.com/gzgamersgen
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#steammachine #losslessscaling #minisforum #nas
What happens when you combine a gaming PC, NAS, Plex server, and an RTX 4070 Mobile GPU into a single machine? Lossless scaling in overdrive, that's what. In this video, I build my version of the ultimate Dream Machine using the Minisforum N5 Pro.
Unlike Valve's Steam Machine, this build isn't limited to gaming. It functions as a powerful NAS, media server, workstation, and gaming powerhouse while taking advantage of a unique dual-GPU setup using the AMD Radeon 890M integrated graphics alongside an RTX 4070 Mobile for improved Lossless Scaling Frame Generation performance.
In this video you'll see:
• Why I skipped Valve's Steam Machine
• Building a gaming PC inside a NAS
• RTX 4070 Mobile installation
• Custom NVIDIA driver challenges
• AMD AI 9 HX 370 performance
• Dual GPU Frame Generation Lossless scaling frame generation explained
• Plex Server capabilities
• Gaming benchmarks and performance
• Cost breakdown
• Why this might be the ultimate enthusiast setup
If you enjoy PC building, SteamOS, handheld gaming PCs, eGPUs, NAS builds, and crazy hardware projects, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications.
Special Thanks to Varmilo for gifting me the MiniLo98 Pro and MiniLo65 to make this video possible. Score yourself 5% OFF with code GGRT and I earn a small commission with this referral link:
Affiliate product Link: varmilo.com/products/minilo98-proh/?ref=GamersGeneration
And 5%off code: GGRT
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – This Is NOT a Steam Machine
00:25 The Dream Machine Explained
00:42 Build Cost & Transparency
01:01 Why I Built This
01:24 Valve Steam Machine Recap
01:41 Minisforum N5 Pro Overview
01:57 Hardware Specs
02:19 eGPU & PCIe Expansion
02:37 RTX 4070 Mobile Inside a NAS
02:57 Driver Challenges
03:16 Performance Results
03:31 Dual GPU Performance Explained
03:53 Lossless Scaling Frame Generation
04:11 RTX 4070 + Radeon 890M Combo
05:04 Full Build Cost
05:28 Is It Worth It?
05:49 Upgrade Paths
06:14 Future eGPU Plans
06:35 Varmilo Keyboard Showcase
07:23 Sponsor Disclosure
07:36 Final Thoughts
07:59 Outro
Amazon Affiliate Storefront (Not sponsored):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/gamersgen...
*Amazon Affiliate link (Not sponsored)
amzn.to/3FKsNT3
*Best Buy Creators link (Not sponsored)
bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/VxEe93
intotheam.com/discount/GAMERSGEN?rfsn=8802224.b43ad4&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8802224.b43ad4
My setup (may contain affiliate links):
Flexispot EW8 Standing Desk:
amzn.to/41856Q5
Sedeta Display Cabinet
sedeta.net/4mJLLgkSocials:
*Discord*
discord.gg/TA7Z6wRPpX
X / Twitter:
https://x.com/gzgamersgen
Sources:
Links contained in this description may be affiliated. Affiliate links are not indicative of endorsement or sponsorships
#steammachine #losslessscaling #minisforum #nas
