Steam link or real HDMI?

[Nevakonaza]

Intending to play GTA V on PC but on my Big screen (55")
Now, my rig is maybe 2 metres away from the TV so would you guys recommend just buying a long enough HDMI and run it from my rig to the TV directly or just save the expense of buying a good quality HDMI cable that's 4K capable and using the TVS built in Steam Link instead?

Is Steam link even 1440p capable let alone 4K?

 

[Worthy]

If your PC is that close, just run a lead to the TV and use Steam Big Picture. I have exactly the same setup. I stream to the TV downstairs using an Nvidia Shield, but the HDMI setup wins every time for me.

 

[mrbazmondo]

Its going to have less lag with a cable.

 

[mid_gen]

Steam Link is an ok solution IF you cannot run a HDMI cable, but it does introduce latency, and compression artifacts. Works just as well over a clean 5ghz wifi signal as ethernet in my experience.

Anyway...2m away? Just get a HDMI cable.

 

[Nevakonaza]

Cheers, guys.

Imagine HDMI 2.0a / 2.1 cable would be better suited then?

Not sure if GTA V will hit 60fps @ 4K on my rig but my TV is only 60Hz anyway, id probably be happy with it at 1440P to be honest.

 

[theone8181]

I've got a 3m hdmi lead to my oled from my PC and it's fine. I'm limited to 4k at 60 by my gpu, but it runs that fine.

 

[keenan]

I've tried this before and honestly, game streaming is only "okay" if you play with a controller..

Anything first person with keyboard and mouse is pure lagony!!

 

[theone8181]

I've tried this before and honestly, game streaming is only "okay" if you play with a controller..

Anything first person with keyboard and mouse is pure lagony!!

I've not heard that word but I can imagine how it is.

 

[keenan]

I've not heard that word but I can imagine how it is.

Oh... I actually made it up right there on the spot!