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Hi all, New update, so I'm hoping someone can tell me if this logic is correct, and this is a solution. Icron USB 3-2-1 Raven 3124 (USB 3.1 extender) connected to the PC, a 15 mts Multimode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable connecting the extenders together. Then the Tethering Docking Station for USB C with the docking station for my current lap. That would supposedly allow me to connect my Mouse and Keyboard, USBs, External HDDs, etc. Plus the Hub has SD Card for the photography and all. Is this correct? am I missing something, after looking at the price of the Icron USB Extender... I Need to be sure. If all that is correct, doing that, and passing through the HDMIs for the monitors, would basically be everything I need to do right? Thank you in advance, Best Regards!

Yes! I did consider that too at one point, but it was incredibly more expensive that doing all the pvc work. I’ not really worried about the concrete work, after all it’s not much that we have to mess with. And we basically already did, I just didn’t consider the fact that I was about to buy a new computer, I would’ve added more pvc before adding the floor (ceramic planks) I also haven’t seen HDMI cables with a removable connector, but HDMI are one type of cable I wouldn’t mess with Hahaha

Hi Icarus! Yes, the conduit pvc on the floor has some space, but only for maybe 1 more Cat6A cable, so for me to send the HDMI I would have to add another pvc, larger and send the HDMI, I also found this video where they are using the optic cable for mouse and keyboard control, although their extended was insanely expensive, I think I found a good option with a nice slim look and all https://hengedocks.com/products/stone-pro also with the docking station for my current lap would be a nice addition. I’m just looking for a really good quality cable that I can be sure it won’t break after a year of use Best Regards!

Ok, I do own the apartment though, so I don’t have any problems doing anything to it.

I’m sorry, I don’t know what this means. Best Regards!

*Not sure if I’m writing the explanation as I’m supposed to in english, but.. So this is an apartment building, each floor has a slob between the apartments. To place it under the floor, I need to take out the ceramic floor, and break part of the cementation added on top of the slob and underneath the ceramic planks to make way for the PVC, then fill it again and put the planks back in. The PVC basically stays under the cement. Placing it as you say on the ceiling its easier in a way, but without taking on account the repainting aspect, which needs to be done with spray painting. i would still need to bring it down through the wall (the block wall, the other one is a load bearing wall, so that a definite NO in messing with it) which means I need to take out the blocks that are almost impossible to take out without breaking; and then through the floor also. Not only that takes more people to do, but also I end up breaking the floor again. Taking it through the floor shouldn’t be more than 400 usd plus the cost of the new planks; and two days of work. Which is something I’m willing to pay as long as it hides everything and also is a shorter distance than going through the ceiling. after talking with the electrician, and a couple of architects I asked their opinion on, the floor is still the best option in time, cost and aesthetics. my only concern now is, the cable Linus talks about in the video, apparently has really poor reviews in Amazon. Most of them about stop working around a year of use. And I haven’t been able to find another one like it. Already found the hub for the USBs though.

Hi all, So I talked to the electrician and the architect to make sure what is under the floor. Apparently there is only a 3/4 pvc. So I’m waiting for a couple of quotations for the job, I’m thinking of breaking the floor and adding a new 1 1/2 pvc, and even another one just in case I need to pass something more (after all if I’m doing all that work, adding one under the floor won’t bother me). ‘I also talked with a couple experts and we found a possible option for the usb, and I actually found a Linus video about that cable, might not be the exact one since he talks about self powered devices, so I need to figure out if there is a device I can use that selfs powers a usb extension or something of the like. ‘I also measured the distance more precisely, although breaking ground will allow me to reallocate the outlets in a better spot. distance in ground is 7.3 mts, plus the height of the rack, and of the desk, so a 10 mts cable I believe is more than enough. I’ll keep you guys posted for any updates! Best Regards!

Hi again, what I meant was that I don't have a drop ceiling except in a small area, the rest of the ceiling goes straight to the slab, just painted over and thats it. I'll try to add a picture!! The picture is, of course from right before moving in, but its easy to get an idea Thank you, Best Regards.

Hi! I would love to see the video myselfolli! Thank you Bombastinator for the answer, I am currently talking with the electrician that worked on my home to get all the details. I wasn't considering HDMI (besides the fact of not being sure about ir fitting through the PVC) because I thought there wasn't any quality and/or performance loss. The same thing about the USBs has beed bothering me too, not sure how I would manage to accomplish that, although I'm seeing a guy later today that might help with that, I'll post here if he has a neat solution. The cables through a cables protector through the floor is not possible since it would be crossing the whole living room through the middle. something that the PVC does, but underneath the floor. One other option that might be more invasive (But if the project is worth it, so no loss of quality, and no loss of performance) would be to pass a new PVC through the roof, my roof is the slab directly, so adding a new one wouldn't be a problem, except when I need to break the wall and jus a bit of ceiling to bring it down and then repaint the roof, which has to be done with spray paint, so I would have to cover everything for a time to avoid getting paint on all the furniture and devices. But again, since my desk is not against the wall, that option would leave the cable in my back. I'll look into the option to break the floor again (since its the cheapest area of the how to break, and does not need to be repainted after) if its needed. Thank you very much!! Best Regards!

Hi all, not sure if this is the right place to write this down, but I couldn’t find a specific one. I’m looking to build my home office rig computer for AR, VR, real time App development and such. Mostly for Substance, Unreal Engine, After Effects, and others like photoshop and the like. I don’t have a specific budget, but what I’m thinking of doing it’s a bit unusual and I have some questions about the performance. so this is my idea: My site is about 8 mts away from my desk, and I don’t want a pc case standing by my desk for several reasons (my desk is not against the wall, I have 2 dogs, space is somewhat limited on the desk area) So I was thinking of building a rig for rack and using the UTP cable under the floor to send the HDMI from my site to the Desk and just connect the Monitors at the desk. Mouse and keyboard to the monitors and leaving the pc at the site area on a rack. Would this be viable? Would this give me insane input lag? Slow graphics? From my understanding there shouldn’t be any problem (on paper at least) but before buying the whole thing I just want to make sure there won’t be any problems. a bit more detail: I have my USP plugged to the wall where I have all my other connections (from tv, home theater, ps4, switch, nvr, controller, usg, ap, and also both electric outlets at the desk). At my desk I have 2 electric outlets, one RJ45 jack straight from the switch and one for IP line (phone, not sure how it called in English). So having the rig at the site would be connected to the USP, but the monitors would also be connected too. I still have space in the PVC to send more UTP Cat6A in case it’s needed. Am I missing something? Is it even possible to do something like this? Or am I completely nuts and this project is not possible? Please Help! Thank you for all your help in advance, envy comment, critique or suggestions are more than welcome!! Best Regards!!