[Guide] Remote Gaming on Unraid

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1. Table of Contents (clickable links)

  1. Overview
  2. Table of contents
  3. Hardware Requirements
    1. Host System (Unraid)
    2. Client System(s)
    3. Network
  4. Software Requirements
    1. General Use
    2. Host System (Unraid)
    3. Client System(s)
  5. Other Things to Note
    1. Host hardware
    2. Client Hardware
  6. Hardware Recommendations & Guide Setup
    1. CPU Comparisons
    2. GPU Comparisons
    3. Sample CPU + GPU Configurations
    4. Accessories
      1. Controllers
        1. 8bitdo controllers
        2. Xbox style controllers
        3. Nintendo Switch style controllers
        4. Playstation style controllers
      2. Mouse/Keyboard
    5. Guide Setup
  7. Preparing Unraid
    1. Housekeeping
    2. Configure CPU Isolation
    3. Configure Network Settings
    4. Configure VM Manager
    5. Make changes to the BIOS
    6. Configure Shares
    7. Prepare GPU BIOS for passthrough
      1. The easy/lazy way
      2. The direct way
  8. Configure and Install the VM
    1. Download and transfer the software to the Unraid server
    2. Go to the VMs tab and create a new VM
    3. Start the VM
    4. Install Windows
    5. Configure Windows and Install Software
      1. Install virtio guest tools
      2. Add a password
      3. Configure auto-login
      4. Change your VM’s name
    6. Verify Windows logs in automatically
  9. Pass through your GPU (and other hardware)
    1. Shut down your VM
    2. Determine device IDs
    3. Edit syslinux.cfg
    4. Reboot your Unraid server
    5. Edit the VM
    6. Boot the VM
  10. Install Drivers and Hosting Software
    1. Use RDP
    2. Verify Device Functionality
    3. Install Graphics Drivers
  11. Configure Hosting Software
    1. General
    2. Graphics
    3. Parsec
    4. Rainway
    5. Steamlink
  12. Network Configuration
    1. Reserve a static IP for your VM
    2. Identify Ports needed by your Applications
    3. Create Aliases for IPs and Ports
    4. Forward Ports
  13. Potential Issues
    1. Issue: No sound from Parsec
  14. Experimental Performance Settings
    1. Re-enable Hyper-V with XML code
    2. Overclock your GPU
  15. Benchmarks
    1. F1 2019
    2. Metro Last Light Redux
    3. Rise of the Tomb Raider
    4. Forza Horizon 4
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