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Other options for streaming on Steam!

Other options for streaming on Steam!

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iNaomiPlays
Senior Member
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06-29-2023, 10:27 AM
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I've been experimenting with inhome streaming on Steam for some time. My main computer houses my Steam library, while I use an older PC to play games. Sometimes I need to switch between working on my main PC and playing on the stream PC, but when I minimize the game on the main one, the streaming experience changes too. If I reduce the game settings on my primary PC, it mirrors the same effect in the stream PC. Is there a way to run your games in a virtual machine so you can stream them while keeping your PC usable for work? Also, I considered setting up a virtual machine for gaming with background streaming, but my current PC isn’t powerful enough.
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iNaomiPlays
06-29-2023, 10:27 AM #1

I've been experimenting with inhome streaming on Steam for some time. My main computer houses my Steam library, while I use an older PC to play games. Sometimes I need to switch between working on my main PC and playing on the stream PC, but when I minimize the game on the main one, the streaming experience changes too. If I reduce the game settings on my primary PC, it mirrors the same effect in the stream PC. Is there a way to run your games in a virtual machine so you can stream them while keeping your PC usable for work? Also, I considered setting up a virtual machine for gaming with background streaming, but my current PC isn’t powerful enough.

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BooWho1101
Junior Member
18
06-30-2023, 06:41 PM
#2
It isn't simple to achieve this. A remote desktop feature on a Windows Server supports two users simultaneously, but only within that specific environment.
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BooWho1101
06-30-2023, 06:41 PM #2

It isn't simple to achieve this. A remote desktop feature on a Windows Server supports two users simultaneously, but only within that specific environment.

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VooDooder123
Junior Member
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07-01-2023, 06:51 AM
#3
If your computer isn't strong enough, don't attempt...
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VooDooder123
07-01-2023, 06:51 AM #3

If your computer isn't strong enough, don't attempt...

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Toxz_kramble1
Member
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07-01-2023, 11:26 AM
#4
The response is simply no. It's not possible to do that.
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Toxz_kramble1
07-01-2023, 11:26 AM #4

The response is simply no. It's not possible to do that.

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KeetchuupBoy
Member
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07-02-2023, 11:50 AM
#5
Running games in a VM on Windows isn't straightforward. Hyper-V offers minimal support for 3D graphics.
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KeetchuupBoy
07-02-2023, 11:50 AM #5

Running games in a VM on Windows isn't straightforward. Hyper-V offers minimal support for 3D graphics.

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BalugaBLG
Junior Member
45
07-02-2023, 12:07 PM
#6
Yes, doing a run through UnRaid could help, but it wouldn't be very useful in his situation. It really depends on the game he's playing—emulators might work better.
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BalugaBLG
07-02-2023, 12:07 PM #6

Yes, doing a run through UnRaid could help, but it wouldn't be very useful in his situation. It really depends on the game he's playing—emulators might work better.

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RainbowPanda78
Junior Member
35
07-04-2023, 11:35 AM
#7
I mainly play Dota 2 and TF2, plus some racing and shooters. I’ve also started playing Cities: Skylines—it’s known to be CPU-heavy. I was considering Unraid but wasn’t sure if it’s the right choice for me.
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RainbowPanda78
07-04-2023, 11:35 AM #7

I mainly play Dota 2 and TF2, plus some racing and shooters. I’ve also started playing Cities: Skylines—it’s known to be CPU-heavy. I was considering Unraid but wasn’t sure if it’s the right choice for me.