There's no cheaper way to propel yourself into the upper echelons of CPU core count and build a tiny gaming PC.

It's a challenge for sure, and the need for more expensive micro motherboards can make such a build pricey, but it's oh-so-satisfying once you have your mighty mini rig humming away on your desk.

Yesterday I built a new gaming PC inside a compact chassis and using one of Asus' latest tiny motherboards, the ROG Strix ...