From remote cooling to remote computing - possible

[Gadgety]

I'm putting together a pc powerhouse that needs water cooling. I'm using a small computer case so I opted for an external radiator with fans. Since the basement is cooler I'm putting the radiator there, just underneath the home office. It'll require a more powerful pump, and a couple of holes in the floor for the tubing, cabling etc. In this way I remove heat and noise from the office.

Then it got me thinking, with WHMDI, bluetooth, wireless USB and what not, it ought to be possible to just have the screen, the keyboard and mouse remain in the office, and place the computer in the basement as well. In that way I wont need to take up the holes in the floor, less cabling etc.

I'll be doing CAD work, intensive rendering both still and moving imaging. So I need low latency two way communication.

Anyone on here that's done something similar, or have suggestions how this remote computing can be accomplished?

 

[dma0991]

It is far easier and cheaper to isolate the PC from the workstation than it is to route coolant. The minimum required is a display cable(HDMI/DVI/DP) and a USB 3.0 hub. However, there is a maximum length for each cable. It is doable if you have an active cable but keep it as short as possible.

 

[aigomorla]

it is a ton easier having 2 cables routed then a tubing filled with water.



Monitor cable.. USB cable.. finished!

 

[Gadgety]

Thank you both for your replies. Granted that cabling is easier than water tubing. I got stuck with the thought that I needed the PC in the room. A computer tech was actually the one recommending me not put the PC remotely, although he dissuaded me from water too...

I saw Corning has an optical USB 3.0 cable that looks thin enough to weasel itself out the office window and into the basement window just underneath - not even necessary to route cables through the floor although it's preferable. VGA cables require more work. I really wonder if it's possible to go wireless HMDI to the screen, and bluetooth for keyboard and mouse.

 

[dma0991]

Wireless causes latency issues. Cables are cheaper, easier and are less likely to have signal interference.

 

[fyb3r]

Thank you both for your replies. Granted that cabling is easier than water tubing. I got stuck with the thought that I needed the PC in the room. A computer tech was actually the one recommending me not put the PC remotely, although he dissuaded me from water too...

I saw Corning has an optical USB 3.0 cable that looks thin enough to weasel itself out the office window and into the basement window just underneath - not even necessary to route cables through the floor although it's preferable. VGA cables require more work. I really wonder if it's possible to go wireless HMDI to the screen, and bluetooth for keyboard and mouse.

Youll be surprised at just how weak the signals are. The receiver will need direct line of sight to the device to really be of any use. And if you are trying to go through walls good luck as the connection will be ify at best.

A route you could take would be to wire the house, i.e. put a faceplate down stairs with the correct ends mounted into it. then have it run upstairs and add another faceplate, then connect right into it. If that makes sense lol. If not I could attempt to draw a diagram for you, keep in mind that currently my right hand is broken and my mouse skills are trash.

 

[aigomorla]

unless u plan on copper piping the tubing downstairs, i dont recommend u slapping 20+feet of vinyl tubing.

When u have tubing that long, you also develop a noticible resistance in water movement.
Try blowing inside a 20 feet tubing yourself... its quite noticable.

When i had to watercool 20 pc's and move the cooling unit to another room, we had most of it hard piped up to the wall where u plug in the quick disconnects directly to the wall, to minimize vinyl tubing.

 

[radtechtips]

Youll be surprised at just how weak the signals are. The receiver will need direct line of sight to the device to really be of any use. And if you are trying to go through walls good luck as the connection will be ify at best.

A route you could take would be to wire the house, i.e. put a faceplate down stairs with the correct ends mounted into it. then have it run upstairs and add another faceplate, then connect right into it. If that makes sense lol. If not I could attempt to draw a diagram for you, keep in mind that currently my right hand is broken and my mouse skills are trash.

This.
Cut a hole for the faceplate and box, then slide the wires down between the studs. you can find hdmi wall plates with cable online. I looked at those so i could run one from my pc to the tv.

The only thing is how far would it be?