Getting PC (up stairs) hooked up to TV (downstairs)

HaloUK · 20 Jul 2018 at 10:04

Hi guys, need a bit of advice here. first let me give you a list of kit. PC is in my sig.

TV is an LG OLED55C8PLA
Amp is a Denon X3400H

Other kit to consider...
TP-Link RE650 Range Extender (wifi - being delivered today!)
Purchase of a switch box?
Buy a Steam link?
Any other recommendations?

My setup can handle 4K UHD and I am wondering the best way to get the best signal from my PC to my TV. Do I go through the AV amp or hook it up directly to the TV. I am considering running cat 6/7 from bedroom, out the wall and down the outside drilling in through the wall in the living room and having a switch with the AV kit.

Many thanks.

orbitalwalsh · 20 Jul 2018 at 10:12

running a Cable from PC to TV over 4m would need a booster on it

Nvidia Shield I believe can stream 4k to TV , steam link is only 1080p

https://www.eteknix.com/4k-gaming-in-the-living-room-with-gtx-1080-and-nvidia-shield-tv/2/

best wired connection you can get the better!

SC0TTRS · 20 Jul 2018 at 10:13

I've used HDMI over Cat5e extenders in the past, but that was only for 1080p and were quite expensive at the time.

orbitalwalsh · 20 Jul 2018 at 10:19

Looks like TV has HDCP 2.2 Ports, as highlighted in above review, Nvidia shield be able to stream sound as well! also HDR , dont think Steam Link can handle HDR streaming ...

HaloUK · 20 Jul 2018 at 10:32

Thanks very much guys. Don't know a great deal about Nvidia Shield. Will look into. I know a hard wire is going to be far better than wifi but will give it a go.

orbitalwalsh · 20 Jul 2018 at 10:42

either way, looks like Shield best option to take advantage of your TV. and not as limiting as Steam for Steam only games, Just Nvidia tech

orbitalwalsh · 20 Jul 2018 at 10:59

https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/5suajq/nvidia_gamestream_is_amazing/

software based

https://moonlight-stream.com/

worth a read into

HaloUK · 20 Jul 2018 at 13:00

I think its pretty much going to be the Nvidia Shield I will end up getting. Seems perfect for the job. Many thanks for your time and help Orbitalwash.

I have also read you can hook an SSD up to the Shield. Will prob get a 16gb model and then get a 500gb SSD and hook it up via USB 3.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sandberg-usb-3.0-to-2.5-sata-adapter-5-year-warranty-cb-04z-sb.html