Check if your KVM over Ethernet meets the requirements for VR setup.
Check if your KVM over Ethernet meets the requirements for VR setup.
I considered a KVM switch that includes HDMI and two USB ports—perfect for connecting the headset and a Bluetooth controller—but I have some doubts... To give you a clearer picture, here’s my setup: I use a CAT6 Ethernet cable linking the router (provided by my internet service) to the PC, and another cable reaching the living room. I’m asking a few questions: Will adding a KVM over Ethernet really fix the issue? I’m not an expert, so this might not be the best path. If it works, what about latency? Could VR games still run smoothly with this configuration? Is CAT6 capable of handling all the data? The headset runs at 2880x1600 pixels at 90Hz using HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 (HDCP 2.2), while my motherboard is an Asus TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS with 2.5GbE. Also, anyone have suggestions? I’m open to ideas—maybe swapping cables or adjusting ports could help, but it might just complicate things... Thanks!
Hello everyone! I’m facing a challenge with my current setup that seems familiar to many: my gaming PC is in a compact space where VR play often ends up damaging controllers. I’d love to use my VR headset (Samsung HMD Odyssey+) in the living room, which has more room. With the new PC and its Radeon 7900 XT GPU, I want to get the most out of it! I considered a KVM switch that includes HDMI and two USB ports—perfect for connecting the headset and a Bluetooth controller—but I have some doubts... To give you a clearer picture, here’s my setup: I use a CAT6 Ethernet cable linking the router (provided by my internet service) to the PC, and another cable reaching the living room. I’m asking a few questions: Will adding a KVM over Ethernet really fix the issue? I’m not an expert, so this might not be the best path. If it works, what about latency? Could VR games still run smoothly with this configuration? Is CAT6 capable of handling all the data? The headset runs at 2880x1600 pixels at 90Hz using HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 (HDCP 2.2), while my motherboard is an Asus TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS with 2.5GbE. Also, anyone have suggestions? I’m open to ideas—maybe swapping cables or adjusting ports could help, but it might just complicate things... Thanks!
RockstarNZ
02-17-2022, 02:04 AM #2No. HDMI 2.0 supports up to 18Gbps theoretically, but real-world speeds won’t reach that much. Even a 10Gbps connection would likely suffice, and most ISP routers only offer around 1Gbps.
TheDragon_Man
02-24-2022, 01:18 PM #3I understand... Thanks for the input @seanondemand! It seems installing an 8K HDMI cable and using KVM only for USB and controllers could work. Alternatively, upgrading the Ethernet cable and adding a better router might help. I'm curious—why didn't anyone mention this issue before? Do most VR users move their PCs around, or do they typically use larger spaces?