Yes, you can run games on a NAS.
Yes, you can run games on a NAS.
Oh no, I wasn't aware it was a laptop—pen drives are great for installing games!
Sure, I attempted that and it functioned. But I only have three 8GB drives and two 32GB drives. I need to play GTA V without filling up my SSD within five minutes.
You can definitely use your NAS as a gaming storage solution, as long as your connection meets the required speed. I successfully ran GTAV using 1 GbE and 802.11ac, but it didn’t support 802.11n. If you need more details, feel free to look for my previous write-up.
Additional details would help. Generally, wireless links often drop frequently. I’ll stick to wired connections at 1Gbps speed inside the network. I’m thinking about adding an extra 1Gbps card to my NAS, connecting it to the router and a laptop, then sharing access through the NAS. This way I’d get both internet and a stable link to the NAS with less interference. My main concern is whether the available bandwidth will actually be sufficient. 1Gbps equals roughly 100MB per second—enough for most use, though games like GTA V and CS:GO are quite heavy. I’m worried about titles similar to GTA V, PUBG, and others that demand more data.
I didn't receive any performance metrics. It seems once the game started loading was enough—storage impact isn't a big factor in-game speed. I did notice some load times and how GTAV behaves when running too slowly. Even though it keeps checking the drive, it manages to minimize the effect. Other open-world titles that seem to constantly read the drive tend to handle it more discreetly.
It’s fully achievable and appears several people have responded, though no one referenced Steam servers.
You mentioned "off-site" earlier, referring to your Steam server being in the garage.