Find affordable ways to play PC games on your TV.

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06-13-2016, 03:15 PM

Looking for affordable ways to play PC games on your TV. You have a decent internet speed and are considering a 780 graphics card upgrade for better performance. Since you play non-steam titles like torrents and GOG, focus on budget-friendly streaming solutions.

TheNarwhal29

06-13-2016, 03:15 PM #1

Mr_Rockyman
Junior Member

06-21-2016, 04:04 AM

Steam Link? A bad laptop? Chromecast maybe?

Mr_Rockyman

06-21-2016, 04:04 AM #2

Steam Link? A bad laptop? Chromecast maybe?

FeijaoSama
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107

06-21-2016, 10:56 AM

You can use almost any old computer parts to get the job done. My Stream PC was built with a dual-core Athlon and a 6850 processor. For non-stream games you can still connect them via Steam and play normally. I used NFS: Most Wanted on Origin, and it functioned perfectly.

FeijaoSama

06-21-2016, 10:56 AM #3

sunlitgrunt123
Junior Member

06-21-2016, 12:41 PM

Steam Link offers a 1920x1080 stream at 60Hz via Ethernet for just $60 CAD, which is about $50 USD. I'm not sure if it works with non-Steam titles, but I think it can.

sunlitgrunt123

06-21-2016, 12:41 PM #4

Steam Link offers a 1920x1080 stream at 60Hz via Ethernet for just $60 CAD, which is about $50 USD. I'm not sure if it works with non-Steam titles, but I think it can.

Taybaybay
Posting Freak

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06-28-2016, 10:49 PM

You could use a budget Chrome cast for streaming. There are torrented game links available via Steam. An LGA 775 Core 2 Duo with a low-quality GPU would likely perform poorly.

Taybaybay

06-28-2016, 10:49 PM #5

You could use a budget Chrome cast for streaming. There are torrented game links available via Steam. An LGA 775 Core 2 Duo with a low-quality GPU would likely perform poorly.

oleg123700
Member

06-30-2016, 03:58 AM

Steam Link allows streaming games that are available via Steam, even if they’re installed from the base .exe. Regarding the C2D/trash GPU, it’s unclear what “trash” refers to in this context.

oleg123700

06-30-2016, 03:58 AM #6

Steam Link allows streaming games that are available via Steam, even if they’re installed from the base .exe. Regarding the C2D/trash GPU, it’s unclear what “trash” refers to in this context.

ZoloKu
Member

206

06-30-2016, 04:29 AM

The best way to confirm is by testing it. I was impressed that it ran well, but I had to lower the quality to 720p. From where I sat, I didn’t notice any difference in the picture.

ZoloKu

06-30-2016, 04:29 AM #7

The best way to confirm is by testing it. I was impressed that it ran well, but I had to lower the quality to 720p. From where I sat, I didn’t notice any difference in the picture.

Siberian02
Member

157

06-30-2016, 09:09 AM

Looks like you're considering budget choices. Maybe an Xbox controller is a good alternative?

Siberian02

06-30-2016, 09:09 AM #8

Looks like you're considering budget choices. Maybe an Xbox controller is a good alternative?

deathtodawn
Member

216

07-01-2016, 01:14 PM

I agree for Q1, it's possible to use 360 controllers via the Steam Link.

deathtodawn

07-01-2016, 01:14 PM #9

I agree for Q1, it's possible to use 360 controllers via the Steam Link.

Staten_Ex
Member

226

07-01-2016, 06:16 PM

#10

Where can you purchase it? I’m having trouble finding a place to buy it.

Staten_Ex

07-01-2016, 06:16 PM #10

Where can you purchase it? I’m having trouble finding a place to buy it.

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