Only bluetooth range is stopping me from achieving PC gaming nirvana... how can I improve it?

Caporegime
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Hi guys. Running a 15m HDMI cable from my bedroom to my living room (I drilled a 'cable hole' in the wall of my bedroom) I now have a super convenient way to play games on my TV. However, the only remaining thorn in my side is the bluetooth strength and range of my MSi Unifx x570 motherboard's internal bluetooth module, the signal of which is going a few metres through one solid wall and is understandably causing lag and lack of quick responsiveness with my PS5 gamepad.

What would be the best solution here to make sure my PS5 controller can go the distance and help me to achieve true PC master race ascendance? Would it be better to:

1) Stop using my motherboard bluetooth and buy a dedicated receiver? No idea if this would reach through the wall either or how powerful they can be.
2) If no receiver is powerful enough then buy a 15m USB extension cable and run it from my PC around the wall into my living room with the USB receiver on the end to make sure the signal originates in my living room?

Number 2 seems the safest bet, but maybe some of you have some experience to share. :)
 
Bluetooth dongles are about £10 on most popular websites. Worth giving that a go
Do you think it would be more powerful than my motherboard Bluetooth 5.0 module? And yes you are right it can't hurt to try as I can then anyway use it on a USB extension cable if I need to.

Yeah, I guess I answered my own questions in the OP. Try 1, then 2. :D
 
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