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Extender HDMI/KVM remote gaming computer suggestions

Discussion in 'KVM' started by a.q.starkey42, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. a.q.starkey42

    a.q.starkey42 New member

    I am exploring a home computer setup that allows me to extend my gaming from my office space to the living room.

    I have been looking at two of your products that might feasibly accomplish this, the RAV-IP and the HD-KVM over IP products.

    I currently use HD TVs over HDMI as my primary displays and I want to run CAT-7 out to my living room to have a remote console with audio in/out for a headset as well as wireless keyboard/mouse. I may also want to include a game-pad in the future as well but that is a negotiable feature as far as I am concerned in my setup.

    What my question boils down to is what your recommendations for the best solution is? I would rather have a direct connection from sender to receiver and have the potential for 3-4 USB devices available from the remote location.

    I also wonder what I could expect for potential video latency from either solution?

    Another question I would have is if there are any comparable options to accomplish this setup and include digital audio?

    That sums up my questions thus far. Thanks.
     
    a.q.starkey42, Feb 7, 2017
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  2. KVMGalore Expert

    KVMGalore Expert Staff Member

    HD-KVM over IP requires a network switch, and being that it extends your computer's console over IP, you will inherently have some latency. Hence, you are better off with RAV-IP, since it will provide the extension with a direct CATx run (without a network switch).

    RAV-IP will also meet most of the rest of your requirements, i.e.:
    - Audio
    - USB peripheral extension

    Wireless keyboard/mouse is questionable, as it always is with KVMs (see article).

    Are you referring to the audio originally embedded with the HDMI? or separate digital-audio input and output?

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    KVMGalore Expert, Feb 9, 2017
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