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Need help with an idea (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by cmdrmcgarrett@alien.top to c/datahoarder@selfhosted.forum

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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?

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[–] MathResponsibly@alien.top 1 points 11 months 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.