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I think limitations would be both the 60 Hz and the non HDTV resolution standard of 1440p for HDBaseT Transmitters/Receivers. Don't see a way around this. =/ This would primarily offload the network bandwidth that streaming needs and no longer require h264 compression. This would be lossless video sent to the HDBaseT receiver @60Hz (60 fps) without any streaming hick-ups with standard HDTV resolutions. ie 4K@60Hz like Linus was using in his video.

I totally agree! @LinusTech I would totally want to see a response video showing this working! HDBaseT FTW!

From what I saw and half assume... the "thin" clients are running full Windows with Steam installed. He is then using Steam Home-Streaming to connect to the VM's to run the games off of it. No remote desktop is used. Team Viewer is only used to sign in onto Steam on the VM so the same login on the Zotac pc's can stream from it. A true thin client has something like Windows Embedded with basic OS functions along with the ability to connect to the virtual desktop. Zero clients may be even further limited. Point is really just to connect the user to the VM without having to troubleshoot/deploy a full fledged pc. Enterprise solutions for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure includes pricey software backend such as VMware vSphere, vCenter, and Horizon View. Unraid with its ability to pass GPU's for gaming makes sense as a simpler solution for homes to use. Although it definitely requires some above average PC know-how to setup with comprehension.

HDMI over Cat6 would bypass the need for Win7+ and Steam Home-Streaming. You would no longer be relying on your network bandwidth. Rather, your connection would be from the host GPU via HDMI --> HDMI HDBaseT Transmitter --> patch panel via Cat6 --> Cat6 drop --> HDBaseT Receiver --> HDMI to LCD/TV. USB extension would be similar. Again, if you use an HDMI Matrix Switch (ie 10x10), you could get a very clean setup to all the Receivers you want. @LinusTech I hope you reconsider your final thoughts as I think HDBaseT and USB over Cat6 should solve any drawbacks described in the video. I am actually 3/4 through my own 3 HTPC+NAS, 1 CPU project inspired by your videos. It would be awesome to see the 10 Gamers, 1 CPU come out flawless and without issues. I'm a 1300+ VM, 40+ host VMWare vSphere Datacenter System Admin and always come back to your videos everyday for enjoyment!

@LinusTech I'm wondering why the Zotac "thin" clients are necessary in this case. How come you can't go from HDMI over Cat6 using HDBaseT transmitter/receivers? As for the USB devices for each VM, there are a number of USB over Ethernet solutions as well. This would just require 2x Cat6 homeruns to each monitor and kb/mouse. It would be nice if at each LCD/TV that is mounted, you could also have the usb and hdmi receivers mounted behind it, creating a super-slick setup for 10 other locations. HDMI matrix switches are nice too that provide POE to the receivers. Atlona makes a nice one. Any thoughts on this anyone or am I just hopeful?