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I'd really like that! And yes in theory you can do it with the sheid, however I've not been able to find a real answer if it would work at 1080p (streaming is usually 720p since that is the resolution of the screen on the shield). Also the cost point, the actually hardware for streaming is a lot more barebones I imagine than the entire shield so I'd hope it would cost a lot less WiDi will never have access to the on-board video encoder on Nvidia graphics cards that the Shield uses. As for Miracast, I wasn't aware of it and it seems like a good way to go and seems very viable, however it lacks a mode if input which a dedicated Nvidia Streaming device could have. I suppose a wireless controller would do the trick if it has enough range to reach the source PC (where the image is coming from).

I did a quick search for this topic and I couldn't find anything though I'm sure I'm not the only one with this idea. Steam is about to announce something to do with "the living room" and I expect to see the steam box. This will most likely be a PC which isn't very powerful for an absurd amount of money, though I could be wrong. The only problem with this is that I don't want two computers with seperate installs of games in to different locations in my house both consuming electricity nor do I want to buy an entire PC. After seeing the streaming capabilities of the Nvidia sheild with what seemed like no lag, I can't help but want a device that can stream using the same technology as the sheild but be exclusively for streaming. You'd be able to connect it through HDMI and use an xbox controller (or whatever controller) with it and just have it next to your TV all the time. This would mean that you wouldn't have to build a second PC or take your main PC to your TV to play games on it using Big Picture. A device like this would also mean that you wouldn't have to download games twice or worry about steam cloud syncing game saves. Considering that Nvidia actually did manage this sort of streaming with an Ouya at PAX and Nvidia Grid, I think it wouldn't be too unreasonable to think that a device like this should only cost around $99 (The price of the Ouya). Sort about just ranting about wanting a device like this, but I'd much rather buy a streaming device that harvests the power of the PC that I already have and run all the time than to buy a whole new less powerful PC.

Still running a Q6600 with my GTX670. I only wish I had Facebook and Twitter now :P

Hey Guys, I'm finally upgrading my Q6600 (@ 3.6GHz) which has served me well but the I'm starting to feel the bottleneck of it around many areas of my PC. I'm buying a 3770K, mostly so I can start streaming my gameplay, which is why I am buying it over the 3570k. I need to buy a motherboard for around $160 USD (£100). I never usually care about motherboards, as they are basically just there to provide buses for everything to connect to each other, but with an upgrade that is going to cost me a total of around £450 ($720), I'm starting to doubt myself :P, which is why I am asking you guys for advice :D So, is there a motherboard in the $160 price range that particularly stands out from the rest? Thanks in advance -Peter

Yeah just saw the 900D not long ago. After seeing the temps from the Kraken x40 I decided to make this case work with it until I have the money to buy a case which I'll be happy with for a couple of years, which may end up being the 900D. Thanks Odde.

Also Switch 810 vs Phantom 820?

Has anyone either had experience with the NZXT Phantom 820 or can suggest a similar/better case for a similar/cheaper price. I was recently looking to upgrade my CPU, however my current CPU cooler is not compatible with the CPU I want. I thought I would buy a H100 or Kraken x60, but it isn't compatible with my case :(. Long story short I want to by a new case before buying a new CPU and a H100 or Kraken x60 (and RAM and motherboard because I'm still on LGA775 :(). I want to able to keep the case for a number of builds rather than buying one for this build and another for my next build and the next build etc. I want it to fit watercooling as well as be good for air cooling. I have been looking at the NZXT Phantom 820 the most because it has plenty of room for watercooling equipment and can fit a number of different sized radiators (2x280 or 360+280 or 360+240) which allows me to add the hardware when and if I need to. It also seems to have good airflow, nice lighting affects built-in, air filters, removable hard drive cages, good cable management options, nice design and as mentioned before, lots of fan options. I was just wondering if anyone on the forum either has experience with the NZXT Phantom 820 or can suggest a similar/better case for a similar/cheaper price. P.S. I'm asking you guys because I've suggest that I may buy this case to friends and they thought it was too much money for something that I don't need yet. I of course said that if I buy a case for a number of builds, rather than for each build that I do, I will save money in the long run ... they didn't quite catch on to that idea :confused: but nevermind. They also suggested that a better case can be bought for cheaper which is why I am here, as I can't seem to find one :p