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Ah that's brilliant thank you, that definitely sounds like a good idea to me. I'll have to try it. Yes I'm currently using "Extend" for now as that seemed like the best option.

I think the Win+P might cause frustrations with resolutions right? Because it'll "project" 1440p to 4K and upscale it, plus games will not run native 4k? I could be wrong, I'll have to test it though thank you. Well the whole idea is to not have a keyboard or mouse downstairs. Just the controller, which functions as a mouse via Controller Companion software. I think turning off the monitor upstairs when intending to use the TV is the simplest solution. Certainly it's worth me trying it before adding anything else.

Huh.... Turning of PC monitor might well be the most simple and effective answer. I can't believe I didn't consider that. Thank you for the suggestion of the Rii i4, this isn't something I was aware of and will likely be a good backup option. Although I can't say my girlfriend will be too keen on me adding yet another "controller" type device to our TV area . PS4, 2xSwtich, Xbox and now this is rather a lot. Ah well. Separate system is definitely not going to happen as frankly I can't justify or afford it. Thanks again.

I recently completed a project to run cables from my PC upstairs, down to my TV in our lounge. For reference I am running USB + HDMI and making use of wall sockets/faceplates etc. All works great. Except for Windows being a bit of a pain in the ass. Ideally I would only use an Xbox controller downstairs and that be it, but that's been a bit of a struggle even after installing Controller Companion. I've unticked the box in display settings that says something like "remember which monitor is used for which application". I hoped that would mean that whichever monitor I opened something from, it would display there. But it doesn't, which means I have to go upstairs and WIN+Arrow Key whatever software to the TV. The other slight challenge here is that my main monitor is 1440p and my TV is 4K, which can cause some frustrations too. Anyone got any tips for this sorta setup?

So I'm finally at the point where I am going to be running cables from one floor to another. I've been using powerline adapters for my ethernet for a year and a half now, but since upgrading our fire to 500mbps it's not working for me. I have the Ethernet side of things sorted and will be running CAT6 from downstairs, out the wall, up and back into my office. Using faceplates etc. I've decided to run a conduit outside instead of just the outdoor rated CAT6. I am intending to run a HDMI + USB from my PC upstairs down to my TV, so that I can occasionally play Forza etc on the big screen. Anyone got suggestions on how best to do this? Ideally I want to use faceplates/sockets to keep things as clean and tidy as possible on both ends. The run would be about 5M max. (In case it matters, 5600X + RTX 3060Ti) PC connectors out to wall sockets; HDMI, USB C, Ethernet Wall sockets will be something like this (link and image below), for HDMI and USB, ideally I'd go USB C on the wall socket if I can find one. Ethernet is terminated in wall sockets. Then a 5M cable (male to male) for HDMI and USB. At the TV end, 0.5m HDMI out into that, then USB out into a small hub. For mouse and controller.

I really think that I'd go for one of the Pre-Builds from SCAN. This one as an example. Uses almost completely standard components and cooling etc. https://www.scan.co.uk/3xs/configurator/3xs-gamer-3080-amd

Something like Arctic MX-4 or whatever will work great.

Yeah this would probably be the cheapest way of doing it, if I can run cables in the walls as easily as I hope I can. I'd run a HDMI cable and a USB cable for a dock like you mention. I can't say I'd want to have cables come out the ceiling

I have just looked at the Shield again, I think you're right. This is very likely the solution I need. I just have to spend some money!

I wasn't aware of the Steam option you mentioned, my network should be pretty solid. Everything is cabled or has the option to be cabled. So I might try and find a away to do that. The other option I did also think about was the dock setup Linus has, that's something I will need to look into more. Cheaper is better for me at the moment so maybe that won't be the option! Thank you for your suggestions.

So this is something I have been thinking about for a while and haven't yet come up with a good solution for. Our living room is almost directly underneath our office room. with the outside wall of the house being almost next to the desk and behind the TV. If I wanted to play something like Forza on the TV whilst sat on the sofa, how would you go about doing this? I mentioned the walls because I guess I would be able to get cable(s) either through the walls or outside and back in. Is there a wireless way to do this?

I'd highly recomend the Bekant desks/table systems. I have had the 120x80cm Black/Black for about 9 months now and have zero complaints. It is incredibly solid due to the metal frame, also included cable tidy net thing is great. I have my network switch and spare cables tucked into it. I did not need drawers one of the "final" desktop set up and WIP of the whole desk so you can see all of it. Height adjustable so that you can get it right for you. Since these pics I have changed my main monitor, and will be mounting the original primary monitor as my secondary.

This is the thing, I haven't got any problems with it. Yes its a tad sluggish when needing to fiddle about with it, even on an SSD. But frankly that's fine and yes it'd be nice if it was faster but it doesn't need to be. Power.... well yes that would be nice but I don't know if it's worth the £100 or so it will cost me to do the swap. I actually think I will have to swap cases to something else as well due to the PSU sizing.

Yes its roughly that sorta spec. The Xeon is 4c8t but can't remember exactly which one it is. I know overall performance will be better, I'm just not sure if it's worth it.

Hiya guys, I have an opportunity to get a sensible price on a mates old hardware. He's just upgraded from a 4770K on a Asus Z87-A to a Ryzen 3600X. My current home "server" is a HP Z400 workstation I got real cheap on eBay a while back. It gets used for mass storage (network shares) from my gaming desktop and runs Plex. 99% of the time everything is direct played and no transcoding is required. Anyone see any advantage for me to go to the 4770K? I already have a spare standard PSU so I can use that. Any thoughts appreciated.