Two players and two graphics cards.
Two players and two graphics cards.
I purchased additional licenses to test the limits of this machine. It supports four workstations across two GPUs and one CPU. I successfully ran four instances of Serious Sam 3 without any problems. The game performs well, though the 980 Ti and 1080 Ti models aren't ideal for simultaneous multi-game sessions—still, it functions fine! I benchmarked on all systems and each workstation reached its maximum frame rate. Disabling v-sync on a few gave me hundreds of extra frames beyond the display capabilities. Likely, six or more workstations could run Serious Sam 3 on this setup. For multi-user setups, I strongly suggest using v-sync or frame-capping to optimize performance across all machines. This highlights the potential of a single high-end rig. Increasingly, I regret not adopting Aster earlier when managing five separate LAN computers for visitors. If it had been simpler, I might have saved time and costs by using fewer premium components.
Absolutely nothing is funny. I'm not even certain why I redacted that part... probably just a habit.
What challenges faced you when using Aster on a different platform?
Beyond that point (actually should have continued) ... Device sharing: Mice and keyboards are okay as long as they don’t need system-wide drivers. Certain gaming gear needs exclusive system calls, which mean an admin must be an HID. The sound setup functions in theory, but it breaks the audio into software layers, causing delays. You also face issues with how Windows displays the desktop manager. This forces you to split your GPUs in unusual ways. If you have two separate GPUs... you’re still dealing with complex OpenGL rendering. It consumes both resources and reduces performance and frame rates.
Interesting points here. Multipoint can indeed present challenges, especially when compared to remote desktop which might offer better performance. I understand your concerns about system limitations and driver needs. Sandboxie could help with some of those issues by providing more control over games. For gaming setups, that makes sense. A single Windows installation seems easier to manage. RGB management is simpler too. What do you think?