Configure the mechanical room according to specifications.
Configure the mechanical room according to specifications.
You're aiming for a high-performance, centralized PC setup reminiscent of Linus's configurations. The Icron Raven fiber optic extender is a solid choice for minimizing latency over distances up to 50 feet, especially for connecting peripherals like keyboards, mice, and headsets. It should work well without introducing noticeable delays. For gaming, latency remains a concern if the link isn't optimized, so ensure proper cabling and possibly use a high-quality splitter or switch. Regarding multiple displays, yes, you'd need separate optical cables for each monitor, though you can share the same optical interface if using compatible connectors.
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Honestly, unless you have a pretty solid understanding of this type of thing… don’t bother. I’d love the have the financial situation to try, but it would cost thousands of dollars just in cables, media converters, KVM’s, not to mention the wiring through walls/hoping you have conduit where you need it. And after all of that, it still likely won’t work, at least not smoothly… and I would put myself at a relatively well informed PC builder, Homelaber with a managed network and home automation setup. And I look at linuses server rack plans and just sort of think of all of the headaches involved. I would attempt it…. But I’d go in knowing it likely wouldn’t work, and would cost ~5k easy just in trial and error.