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    Connecting to other computers (such as using rdp)

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Dgourd, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. Dgourd

    Dgourd Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,
    I consider myself to be moderately tech savvy, but I don't have any experience in this topic. I want build my own desktop with really kickass performance, like dual-sli graphics with a core-i7 975 extreme (both OCed). I was thinking about spending most of my budget on this and buying a bunch of crappy notebooks (about 500 each). I wanted to connect to the kickass computer through the internet, maybe through rdp?, and use it to play games (like crysis) on the notebooks wherever I go.

    Questions:
    1. Would there be any limitations on the processing power?
    2. Would the internet connection hinder performance?
    3. Is this only possible through a local network?

    I was thinking about setting it up using Windows Home Server instead of Windows 7. What is your opinion on Home Server vs 7 for these uses.
     
    Dgourd, Dec 2, 2009
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  2. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Playing anything video intensive over the internet through a remote connection is going to be unbearable. RDP or any remote solution was never meant to deliver 30 fps.

    I think you would be disappointed with the results if you went this route.

    You are better off spending the money on a combined desktop replacement/gaming laptop.
     
    surfasb, Dec 2, 2009
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  3. jerry66

    jerry66 Notebook Deity

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    don't bother wasting your time , remote desktop will be no good for gamming . just get a kickass notebook
     
    jerry66, Dec 2, 2009
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  4. Dgourd

    Dgourd Notebook Geek

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    Thanks guys. I already have a kickass notebook, but wanted to check out other possibilities.
     
    Dgourd, Dec 3, 2009
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  5. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Ha, didn't bother to read the sig. Yeah, draggin around a gaming laptop can be somewhat of a drag. The Inspiron is only a 14" and incredibly light, yet I heavily favor the other 12" tablets I have like 90% of the time.
     
    surfasb, Dec 3, 2009
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  6. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I tried launching World of Warcraft thru rdp, game refused to launch with error message explaining rdp is not supported.

    RDP Win7 to Win7 works otherwise great, Aero Glass works and dvdrips play perfectly. However playing 720p hasn't worked so far, all I get is black screen unless I drop to lower colors. Still have to work on that :)
     
    KLF, Dec 7, 2009
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  7. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    As others have mentioned, RDP isn't going to work very well. I have a server at home I use to download movies and such, then burn them to disc or have them served to my TiVo for watching. Every now and then I have to play the video file to make sure it's correct (English sub-titles are present, right ratio, etc..) and watching videos over RDP is horrendous, even for a few seconds.

    Good idea, but RDP is not up to the task, unfortunately.
     
    BrandonSi, Dec 7, 2009
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  8. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    It would depend heavily on your ISPs upload speed too.
     
    DEagleson, Dec 7, 2009
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