Setting Up PC To Connect Downstairs

DevHarlow · Jul 31, 2013

Hey,

I would like to know if it's possible to connect my upstairs PC to a downstairs TV using HDMI, without much noticeable lag.

To get a rough idea of the distance the data will be traveling from my PC to the TV, I'd say the HDMI cable would be around 15ft - 20ft.

Keep in mind here, that this would be for gaming. Will the lag affect the gaming experience to the point were it would not be enjoyable to play?

Another thing I would like to mention is that I plan to use a 360 controller with the official Microsoft wireless receiver. Is it possible to somehow have a USB hub downstairs connected to the PC upstairs, and the wireless receiver having a good chance of being fully powered whilst downstairs? Thanks.

Someone Somewhere · Jul 31, 2013

Yes, the HDMI will work fine. ~5m HDMI is entirely fine. You'll need to get a long cable though; ebay is likely the place to look.

USB may be more of a problem. A powered hub will fix the power problem, but 5m USB cables are probably a bit more touch-and-go. Should be OK though.

DevHarlow · Jul 31, 2013

Someone Somewhere :

Thanks for the fast reply.

I've been looking around Amazon for USB hubs and have come across one I think may do the job.
Would this be okay?

And also would this be the right USB for the main USB connection from it to the PC?

Thanks.

Someone Somewhere · Jul 31, 2013

First off, I'd avoid USB3.0. It's a lot more touchy about cable length and EMI.

You'd need to make sure it's the same connector as on the back of the hub. There's about 5 different standards before you consider 2.0 vs 3.0.

DevHarlow · Jul 31, 2013

Someone Somewhere :

Looking around for USB 2.0 hubs, I came across these two...
Option 1
Option 2

Option 1 appears to be a micro USB port/connection. Would that be okay for that sort of distance and data?
I'd most likely go with USB 2.0 aswell now.

Someone Somewhere · Jul 31, 2013

The first one looks more like a B-Mini. But it's all the same data, just different plugs.

Second one seems to use a USB-B connector (the cable you linked up top).

Both should be fine.

FYI: A couple of extra feet of cable is a lot easier to deal with than a couple too few...

DevHarlow · Jul 31, 2013

Someone Somewhere :

Okay I'll probably work with that then, thanks for the help.

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