I'm having trouble achieving 144Hz while streaming with Steam on a new client laptop.
I'm having trouble achieving 144Hz while streaming with Steam on a new client laptop.
Host PC runs an RTX 5090 and maintains stable 144hz performance in games on both the PC and display. I recently received a new laptop with a display, configured for 144hz via system settings. When streaming from the host PC using MSI afterburner, my frame rate varies between 100-110hz with low CPU and GPU load on the client machine. Usage and temperatures on the host are normal. Any suggestions?
Run the games on the main computer. Streaming from a host PC involves many steps, and the receiving device must handle it smoothly. I’m not very familiar with this process, so be cautious with what I say.
You’re likely using Steam Remote Play. Are you using hardware or software encoding? Hardware encoding usually performs better. Use NVENC for encoding. What are your network upload speeds like? Is the laptop connected to wireless internet? How is the host PC performing? Which background programs are running on both devices? What are the full specifications of the host PC and the laptop?
Steam remote play is working. I'm using hardware encoding with a stable 1Gbps connection on both the host and client PCs. The only background programs running are MSI Afterburner and Norton 360 for gamers. The issue appears to be with my new client PC, which was previously running smoothly at 144hz.
Hardware details:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
- Radeon 880M integrated graphics
- 32GB RAM
- 1GB SSD (about 1/8 full)
Remove all Norton references. As mentioned earlier, I don’t have specialized expertise on this matter, but I tried to contribute based on what I know. I hope someone else reviews it and assists you.
I used Norton on my previous laptop. The device ran at a consistent 144hz. This setting was originally included and may be reducing the refresh speed. The machine model is an HP 14-fd0002na.
Always perform a clean boot to identify potential software problems.
Streaming between devices requires significant bandwidth and puts extra strain on the cable, reducing performance.
The client isn't responsible for any performance issues.
It mainly handles decoding video, possibly just playing it back depending on how Steam manages the stream and user input. Very little workload.
The main concern is a faulty NIC causing an unstable connection.
If you're concerned about FPS, consider moving computers closer or using a more expensive HDMI fiber optic cable or an active HDMI Ethernet cable.
I recently upgraded my client PC, which was noisy and outdated. My previous laptop was running at a consistent 144hz. The issue isn't with my network or host PC.
A clean boot eliminates third-party applications. It looks like a network constraint then.