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by Thiez 3532 days ago
> The performance gap is very noticeable even on GB LAN, especially as the screen resolution goes up.

I find that hard to believe, I can play games like Rayman (that require reflexes and a low latency) over my steam link on a 100mbit network. Surely on a GB LAN there shouldn't be noticeable latency?
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Mithaldu 3531 days ago
Is steam link VNC?

I've played games via VNC, but only visual novels. In all cases i've known real games require special transmission protocols, which operate in a specific domain, and are a lot faster than RDP, which operates in a broader domain, and is faster than VNC, which is the most general solution.

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Thiez 3530 days ago
I'm not sure exactly how it works, as far as I am aware it streams video and sound, and sends back input, but I'm not sure about the underlying protocol. I think the resolution is 1080p. But regardless of the underlying technology they use, they've clearly proven that you can get a great remote desktop experience on a sub-GB lan without using RDP.
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Mithaldu 3530 days ago
Sure, just not with VNC. :)
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