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Hi guys,

So SteamOS just boots in circles now and I know it is no longer technically supported. So just looking for suggestions for a replacement OS.

I would like something that ideally just boots into steam big picture mode and supports steam streaming from my main PC.

Thanks in advance!

Hey all, my MIL would like a pc to sit next to the TV, one that'll use the TV as a display and have a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and a webcam. She'll be using it for shopping, occasional zoom meetings, browsing the internet (news, some videos and podcast).

I've no experience in a discreet and quiet pc build that does simple tasks like this, would anyone have any advice or a build I could follow? Or is a pre built better? Her one ask was for it to be quiet and non intrusive, (she'd use her phone but it strains the eyes, as does a tablet)

Any advice welcome, thanks!

I for some reason keep thinking they're called something like "entertainment stations" but i can't remember the actual name

Hi guys,

I'm a long time pc enthusiast but never had considered putting my main rig in the living room until I moved out of my parent's house. Now that I can set something up in the living room, I'd like to do just that.

I'm still planning on using my living room pc to sometimes do work on it and use it as an all-in-one solution for gaming + watching movies on a big TV. Has anyone done this, and does having just the TV sometimes bother you? I feel like if I just had the TV as the screen, I would sometimes miss sitting on a desk and chair to do some things. Let me know your experience on this guys!

Ideally, I'd like to have the TV as the 2nd screen, and still have a monitor on a desk somewhere in the living room. And i'd use wireless keyboard&mouse to move around where I want to be, on a couch or on a chair.

BUT, for this setup, I'd need to run a long HDMI from the PC desk to the TV which sounds like it would be a mess and I heard that 25ft+ would degrade the video or not be ideal. Is there a workaround for this?

-Nvidia Shield seems like the best wireless solution out there, but the extra input lag of going wireless kinda sucks...is the extra lag noticeable? Also, I believe only certain games can stream over Nvidia Shield, is that true?? Can I display my PC...as a PC over this?

-Steam Link seems to be built into most (2017+) new smart TVs which can stream media and games. No need for any extra hardware sounds great. But again, does using steam link mean that only games that can launch on Steam are playable over the stream?? Can I still display and use my PC over this stream?

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Thanks for any input on this guys, please help me find the perfect living room PC setup!!

Can I add a Bluetooth dongle without to much trouble to a PC with a motherboard with built-in Bluetooth?

So I've been working on my couch gaming setup. My desk is one side of the apartment and the PC is the other so I run a 30ft. active HDMI, USB, and Ethernet to the TV. When I switch to using the Switch Pro Controller on the couch I don't have the best Bluetooth connectivity through the couch and table (and not aiming at the forward direction). I am pretty sure I have a lot of interference on both the Bluetooth and 2.4ghz spectrums since any obstructions in my apartment kills the signal and I've had to return to multiple wireless headsets for poor connection quality. I just added a USB hub ontop of my entertainment system aiming right at the couch.

Anyone think without to much trouble I can plug a Bluetooth dongle and ensure Bluetooth pairing is occuring through the dongle rather than the motherboards?

Some tech specs for the curious:

• 7700k (all core OC to 5ghz) 2080 FE (+145mhz OC), 32gb of RAM

• 55" LG B8

• Razer Turret for XBox One (I own no XBox)

• Nvidia Shield (but not game streaming much anymore b/c of....)

• 30ft. Monoprice Cabernet Active Premium HDMI cable (can't get RGB full at 4k 60hz at this run still, though no more stuttering and 4:2:2 ain't that bad)

Also any tips for even better feel free. I plan to upgrade to an economical Atmos Receiver speaker or a top end 7.1.4 sound bar solution (with real satellite speakers). Currently have Vizio 5.1 soundbar that's great but you know, not Atmos or amazing but great for the price.

I currently have a problem with launching certain games on my Windows machine without a keyboard and mouse, mainly dealing with Bioshock Infinite and Batman: Arkham City. When launching Bioshock without a keyboard, it just crashes without any notice on startup. Meanwhile, with Arkham city, it just states that it is missing a file after crashing on startup. However, when a keyboard or mouse is connected to the system, both games startup fine. Is there a way I could launch both games without needing a keyboard or mouse at all?

So I'm looking to get a HTPC and I can't find anything that meets all my criteria. Ideally, I'd like: 4K UHD capability Windows 10 preinstalled The cheaper the better. Just because buying an expensive system just to stream seems like a waste. Here's the kicker. CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. I have a considerable collection of discs that I'd like to be able to watch in addition to streaming (Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon). Of course I could just get a PC and an external disc player, but I really like one machine that can do everything. The best I've found is the Steiger Dynamics Era, but the cheapest one of those with a DVD drive is $1125 and that seems pretty steep. So am I asking for too much, or does such a system exist?

I've just set up my pc in the living room, couch wise, i'm thinking just a piece of wood (nice wood) on my lap to put the keyboard and mouse on? Anyone care to show / share their better solutions? Cost effective?

Imagine my living room entertainment PC, set up to play shuffled video files of 30min tv shows, a playlist and to spit them out to my flatscreen, not like Netflix where I pick a show, but more where I can come home,flick to my "channel", that is already playing a mix of my favorite classic sitcoms etc.

I have the hardware setup, so I guess I'm asking what software could achieve this?, I already have the video files.