Two people using one computer. Rough setup.
Two people using one computer. Rough setup.
Hello. I'm looking to upgrade my PC setup. I currently own two machines: one with an Intel i5 7400, 16GB of mixed DDR4 and DDR3 RAM, and a R9 380 graphics card; the other is an Intel i5 2400 with 16GB of DDR3 and a GTX 1060. The main issue is that I need to play games via Steam on my laptop due to space constraints in our small apartment. My friend suggests using an Intel i5 10400 as a base, then adding more RAM and a better power supply. I have some ideas but also anticipate potential challenges. I'm considering options like remote desktop or virtual machines, though I've read mixed information about running GPUs in Windows 10 with Hyper-V. One possibility is setting up a VM and using the GTX 1060 within it, but performance might be limited—possibly only supporting lower-end GPUs like 3GB. I'm unsure if this would be worth the effort or if a simpler solution would be more effective. What are your thoughts?
You can deploy Proxmox to host a Windows VM with a dedicated GPU and specific USB ports. The passthrough functionality now supports pre-RTX cards effectively. Additionally, when multiple clients share the same GPUs, performance remains stable—other users won’t experience lag or crashes. Setting up is straightforward, though the cost might be higher than expected. In such cases, investing in two well-equipped laptops could be more practical.
True GPU passthrough functions well on Hyper-V but not in VMware. GPU sharing operates flawlessly, and full GPU capacity can be assigned to the virtual machine—though some performance reduction may occur due to minor overhead.
I understand. This could be the solution. Or Proxmox might be it. Appreciate the assistance!
This feature is known as multiseat and doesn't require a remote desktop connection. offers numerous YouTube tutorials on the subject. The multiseat functionality in Windows is achieved via third-party tools (virtualization using TCP/IP), open-source options, or proprietary licenses. Linux does not support this mode by default.