Remote Gaming

[mtk]

Hey,

not sure this is strictly related to networking, but it's not related to gaming and/or graphics/peripherals either...

 

I have a PC in the top floor, where we use it among other things to play.

In the living room we have our 43 inch TV.

both of them are on a (1Gbps) cable network.

 

I would like every now and then, to be able to play on the couch in front of the TV (and not upstairs in the PC room).

What do I need to that and would it provide a nice enough experience (graphic, sound)?

 

[mtk]

No recommendations here?

[dalekphalm]

Hey,

not sure this is strictly related to networking, but it's not related to gaming and/or graphics/peripherals either...

 

I have a PC in the top floor, where we use it among other things to play.

In the living room we have our 43 inch TV.

both of them are on a (1Gbps) cable network.

 

I would like every now and then, to be able to play on the couch in front of the TV (and not upstairs in the PC room).

What do I need to that and would it provide a nice enough experience (graphic, sound)?

Can you list the specs of your gaming PC?

 

Basically, there are a few realistic options:

1. Steam InHome Streaming, or

2, NVIDIA Game Stream to a Shield device

 

Option 1 supports both AMD and NVIDIA GPU's. Option 2 only supports NVIDIA GPU's.

 

With Steam InHome streaming, you'll need a PC running Windows or Linux (Mac OS X is not yet supported, but I could see this eventually being a thing), and running Steam as the streaming client (Connected to your TV). Alternatively, Valve is releasing a Steam Streaming Box for $50 USD in November 2015, which would also do the trick.

 

For NVIDA Game Stream, you need an NVIDIA Shield device, such as the Shield Portable, Shield Tablet, or the upcoming Shield Console thingy. These will be connected directly to your TV, and act as the streaming client.

 

In both cases, your Gaming PC will act as the Streaming Server, and will not be usable for other things during game streaming.

[Battleship Yellow]

the nzxt doko could be a good choice 

[mtk]

Can you list the specs of your gaming PC?

CPU: i7-3770K

GPU: RADEON HD 7850

 

 

Basically, there are a few realistic options:

1. Steam InHome Streaming, or

2, NVIDIA Game Stream to a Shield device

 

Option 1 supports both AMD and NVIDIA GPU's. Option 2 only supports NVIDIA GPU's.

 

With Steam InHome streaming, you'll need a PC running Windows or Linux (Mac OS X is not yet supported, but I could see this eventually being a thing), and running Steam as the streaming client (Connected to your TV). Alternatively, Valve is releasing a Steam Streaming Box for $50 USD in November 2015, which would also do the trick.

 

For NVIDA Game Stream, you need an NVIDIA Shield device, such as the Shield Portable, Shield Tablet, or the upcoming Shield Console thingy. These will be connected directly to your TV, and act as the streaming client.

 

In both cases, your Gaming PC will act as the Streaming Server, and will not be usable for other things during game streaming.

So basically I'm limited to "streaming" and specially Steam games?

 

 

 

how about something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/hdmi-over-cat5 (just as a general concept, not talking about the specific items)

or this:

can't this be a good option...?

[spexiono]

-snip-

 

 

These will work but they do not transmit over network. These types of adapters simply use the wires inside the Ethernet cable to create your own form of extension cable. They won't work with switches, routers, Ethernet Over Powerline adapters etc. (they may even short circuit or damage something if you do) and they are separate from your current Ethernet network connection. So you'll need 3 Ethernet cables going directly from point A to point B if you want HDMI and USB.

 

I'd at least try out the streaming option first as it's free.

[dalekphalm]

CPU: i7-3770K

GPU: RADEON HD 7850

 

 

So basically I'm limited to "streaming" and specially Steam games?

 

 

 

how about something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/hdmi-over-cat5 (just as a general concept, not talking about the specific items)

or this:

can't this be a good option...?

All those adapters do is act like super long HDMI cables. You'd need to run the ethernet cable SEPARATELY from your existing network. As @spexiono mentioned.

 

It could work, but would not be a good solution. HDMI signals degrade over distance (usually 25 feet max before an active cable (built in repeater) or a repeater is necessary). Same goes for USB. Simply using an HDMI over Ethernet adapter likely will not act as a repeater.

 

By doing this method, you'd essentially be connecting your TV to your computer, directly. That means every single cable that would normally go from your PC to your desk, must instead go to your TV/Couch. That includes Video (HDMI, in your case), Mouse/Keyboard, Audio, any peripherals you'll be using, etc.

 

It's possible, but it's not elegant at all, and it won't be free (or even necessarily cheap) unless you happen to have all of the necessary stuff lying around - which hardly anyone does.

 

I honestly think a streaming box is a better solution, since all you need is WIFI or Ethernet to your home network, aside from the actual streaming device (of which there are multiple current and upcoming options to choose from).

 

These will work but they do not transmit over network. These types of adapters simply use the wires inside the Ethernet cable to create your own form of extension cable. They won't work with switches, routers, Ethernet Over Powerline adapters etc. (they may even short circuit or damage something if you do) and they are separate from your current Ethernet network connection. So you'll need 3 Ethernet cables going directly from point A to point B if you want HDMI and USB.

 

I'd at least try out the streaming option first as it's free.