NAS Home Server

I'm going to set up an old windows 7 'craptop' as a NAS server on my home network..

Now what are the possibilities that I could take advantage of while hacking and cracking passwords ?

Is it possible to keep my pyrit database on the home server to improve the speed of batch processing and password cracking ?

If not , then what could I use it for other than just a plain old media server for movies,pics,files,... ?

Thanks in advance !