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Testing gaming on your grandmother's computer: Is it possible?

Testing gaming on your grandmother's computer: Is it possible?

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Ariel_A
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02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#1
I tried Steam's in-home streaming setup. My PC is connected directly to the router, which links to a dedicated 600mbps Cisco AP. That AP connects to another Cisco router running DDWRT as a wireless bridge. I'm using a Core2duo at 2.8ghz with 4GB RAM and a GPU that's quite outdated—scoring a solid 52 on passmark. Everything runs on Windows 7 on an OEM HP hard drive. My monitor is a large 1280x1024 display; the resolution isn't bad, but the response time feels sluggish compared to newer setups. On an older machine, streaming felt smooth enough for casual games like Portal 2, though the LCD quality was noticeable. How did your experience go with in-home streaming?
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Ariel_A
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #1

I tried Steam's in-home streaming setup. My PC is connected directly to the router, which links to a dedicated 600mbps Cisco AP. That AP connects to another Cisco router running DDWRT as a wireless bridge. I'm using a Core2duo at 2.8ghz with 4GB RAM and a GPU that's quite outdated—scoring a solid 52 on passmark. Everything runs on Windows 7 on an OEM HP hard drive. My monitor is a large 1280x1024 display; the resolution isn't bad, but the response time feels sluggish compared to newer setups. On an older machine, streaming felt smooth enough for casual games like Portal 2, though the LCD quality was noticeable. How did your experience go with in-home streaming?

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GotRektByANoob
Junior Member
5
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#2
Sure, I can help with that. Let me know how you'd like to proceed!
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GotRektByANoob
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #2

Sure, I can help with that. Let me know how you'd like to proceed!

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VendyMC_YT
Member
57
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#3
I prefer not to disassemble it again. Each time I open it, something fails. "It's fine now, just don't touch it."
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VendyMC_YT
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #3

I prefer not to disassemble it again. Each time I open it, something fails. "It's fine now, just don't touch it."

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kiana_cookiiee
Junior Member
18
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#4
nice meme
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kiana_cookiiee
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #4

nice meme

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CristyEstevez
Junior Member
27
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#5
RCT1?
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CristyEstevez
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #5

RCT1?

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FoxesCanFly
Member
62
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#6
what?
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FoxesCanFly
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #6

what?

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Banana_Mann
Member
165
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#7
It seems you're making a point about a specific number and curiosity around a game. Let me know if you'd like to explore that further!
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Banana_Mann
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #7

It seems you're making a point about a specific number and curiosity around a game. Let me know if you'd like to explore that further!

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bigl30mine
Member
169
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM
#8
Yes, you can watch Steam games online through a streaming service.
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bigl30mine
02-28-2020, 08:26 AM #8

Yes, you can watch Steam games online through a streaming service.

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BHLxNJx
Posting Freak
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02-28-2020, 08:27 AM
#9
52/52...
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BHLxNJx
02-28-2020, 08:27 AM #9

52/52...

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MatthewW2005
Member
63
02-28-2020, 08:27 AM
#10
I returned from the break and attended class that day. Brain.exe isn’t functioning properly.
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MatthewW2005
02-28-2020, 08:27 AM #10

I returned from the break and attended class that day. Brain.exe isn’t functioning properly.

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