I am wanting to make a server that can also play older games at 1080p. I was thinking of a lower powered 11th gen like 11400 for use with my 1060 6gb video card. No AAA newer than 2020

I would be using Windows as an OS… explained later

I have 5 hard drives and no dvd/cd rom.

LSI or equiv SAS controller is in the future when I run out of sata connections.

Here is where I need the help…

I would like to leave this computer in the closet and access this from other rooms like Living room and office. What do i need to be able to access this without using a whole new computer? Is there anyway i can use just keyboard,video, mouse and have the OS be served on the server?

  • LogicalGoof@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    KVM over IP would allow you to control the computer from another room given that are able to run a dedicated Ethernet connection between the two rooms. There are some rated for 4k@60Hz which would allow you to get some lightweight gaming.

    • cmdrmcgarrett@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      will this allow the Office terminal to run windows

      sorry, I am trying to explain this best that I can.

      Maybe a “dumb terminal” is better?

      I walk into office , turn on monitor, and then “login” Windows but I have no computer connected in this room but is in the closet

      When in the living room, i would use keyboard and touch pad to select a movie but computer is in the closet.

      • LogicalGoof@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        KVM over IP would allow you to use your computer as if it was in the same room as you, if you want to control the computer from multiple rooms you’ll want to find what is referred to as a one-to-many KVM, meaning one source to many receivers.
        Something like:
        https://www.orei.com/products/hdmi-extender-over-cat6-7-with-kvm-hdmi-loop-out-1080p-60hz-up-to-330-ft-ex-330-kvm

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        Using terminals, thin clients, or low powered machines at the end points would require setting up Windows RDP or running some level of virtualization with Microsoft Hyper-V either of which would require Windows Server to operate effectively. Last I checked Windows Hyper-V does no support GPU pass through.

  • MathResponsibly@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It sounds like what you want it some sort of HDMI over CAT6 cable with USB over the same cable as well.

    I know you can push HDMI (or displayport) a very long way over CAT6 cable with the correct converters - I’m not sure if any of those solutions include remote USB as well - you’d think some do.

    Any other solution means you need other computers at each endpoint.