Central computer with terminals in the rooms

  • Erstellt am 2021-01-08 07:37:29

Tarnari

2021-01-08 19:33:03
  • #1
Just for the record, with the right component selection, even a gaming PC running under load with entry-level high-end performance can be operated whisper-quietly with air cooling. I know this because I have been assembling my own computers this way for years. Water cooling is unnecessary, costly, and requires maintenance.

Edit: you just have to be a bit careful with the GPU.
 

knalltüte

2021-01-08 19:57:03
  • #2
Actually, I have no power here ;) And as already mentioned: If you describe your needs here in detail, I am happy to give you suitable advice. Virtualization is just a tiny part of our company; there are plenty of experts who are much deeper into the subject. I am more of an "all-rounder." With my 24 years of self-employment as an IT professional, plus about 10 years previously in the field, including as deputy branch manager of a then quite well-known computer chain, and already self-employed in hardware sales during (besides) my studies, I believe I can claim to have a little idea of what is available on the market, what is possible, what makes sense. Also often what implementation costs. We have many customers who need what you describe. But they also spend the 15-25K for the required infrastructure. My colleague with the FluSi in the basement spent even more money on his hobby. I also had to (bitterly) learn here that wishes and reality often don’t match (kitchen + bathroom). With my words I only wanted to hint that I don’t like to have my time stolen by "nonsense talkers" (actually, I don’t kick out customers, rather such people probably don’t become our customers at all;)). Provide data = detailed wishes (exactly which application and not just vague statements as before) and also your budget, then you will certainly get suitable answers here too.
 

Tarnari

2021-01-08 20:49:43
  • #3
please, you don’t have to be offended. Seriously. In a forum, things sometimes go like with buddies. A sarcastic remark is made now and then. Just shrug it off and it's fine.

I think what you have in mind is hard to implement in a home environment. Unless you put a lot (a whole lot) of money into it and do it as has been hinted several times before via MS Terminal Server, VMware, Citrix, and the like. There are definitely also open source alternatives. What all have in common, however, is that you need an appropriate infrastructure. For some of these services, you are even forced to use certain hardware because, for example, VMware is not guaranteed to run reliably on all systems.

Your idea to do it via media cables and USB basically works, too. The multi-monitor setup and USB are just not so easy to implement. USB, for instance, works only over short distances. There are extenders, yes. But even those don’t handle the 20-30m needed within a house for central distribution.

I think everyone here just wants to help and support. Why else would anyone take the time to write here.

Be constructive yourself and share details. There are people here who really know their stuff. If they know exactly what the use case is, something useful might come out for you, contrary to your expectations.
 

K1300S

2021-01-09 07:42:30
  • #4
In case is still reading ...

You could kindly ask nVidia if they can adapt their GeForce Now technology for use at home. This way, you can also use demanding 3D applications via streaming. The actual rendering then takes place on appropriately powerful farms, and you basically only receive the 2D image transmitted with low latency. Apparently, it works. :)
 

blackm88

2021-01-10 11:10:35
  • #5
So there are still customers with us who rely on desktop virtualization. Usually, the projects quickly exceed 100k thanks to hardware and licenses. A good Tesla GPU in a server that is certified for it already costs around 20k. Not to be underestimated: all the thin and zero clients work well in companies with some office, ERP, etc. But: with terminal services and thin clients, sometimes even Google Maps is a challenge for the mini-GPU that has to do 4K on one monitor. There are also great notebooks with good GPUs. Unfortunately, we don’t really know your requirements, because "good graphic performance" is very flexible in IT. btw: I have now been in IT for 16 years and plan exactly such customer projects...
 

apokolok

2021-01-10 18:38:47
  • #6
Well, I'll summarize: Someone who thinks they know something comes up with a crazy idea they consider revolutionary. Everyone takes the time to argue, gives alternative suggestions. Mr. Dr. Crazy Idea is sulking, everyone else is bad.

P.S. I, like others here, know the subject matter, it's simply a crazy idea, nothing else.
 
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