(yeahyeah, you could spin up a Server 2012R2 instance with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and and use RDP8 and RemoteFX to offload video processing to a server-side GPU. Most games won't even start, as the RDP client isn't Direct3D compatable. The game needs to render and output to the local devices. It's about 90% for desktop applications (things like HD video still suck a little), 100% for running servers (who watches HD video on the server?!) and about 0% for gaming. There's basically a software based video card that renders everything for network, content aware any everything. Servers are run headless with Windows RDP all the time. Just a question OP, why would you put a R9 290 in a machine that you don't intend on outputting video from? ![]() So is there some way to trick windows into thinking that a monitor is connected to the GPU? The mouse cursor was still responsive, but I had to press the PC's power button to shut it down.Īlso, when the PC is connected to a monitor (on or off) via HDMI (to the GPU), everything works typically, including CRD. When moving the mouse across the window, it changed between the pointer, hand, and type cursor as if the Chrome UI was there.Īfter the Chrome window became visible (still black contents), I used ctr-alt-del, after which the entire CRD image went black. I was once able to unhide the Chrome window (not sure how), but the contents of the window were black. The Windows Explorer DOES work as it should and the window can be seen. The application appears in the Task Manager, and as an icon on the Task Bar, but the window itself is hidden. The windows for open applications, such as Chrome, do not appear. Once I reach the desktop, the resolution is tiny, but the desktop background is visible, as well as icons and taskbar. Clicking anywhere brings up the log-in screen. The problems I am seeing on the remote desktop w/o monitor:Īfter start up, the image displayed by CRD is black, with a mouse cursor visible. I have tried remoting in using CRD on my Samsung tablet, and my Windows 7 laptop. However, without a monitor plugged in, the PC seems to have trouble with rendering the desktop and applications. As space is limited, I would like to forgo a monitor for typical use and only use remote desktop utilites, especially Chrome Remote Desktop. It is running Windows 8.1 Pro N and has a R9 290 video card. I am putting together the finishing touches on the PC that I just built. ![]() I will be sure to report back whether or not this actually does the trick, but for now, I think that the problem appears to be solved! The Amazon reviews look good, and I've ordered the 4K version. I'll be happy to answer any questions ad thanks for the help! EDIT: After learning a new term, "headless," from /u/saltac I found a device that plugs into an hdmi input and emulates an HD monitor: ĮDIT 2: The monitor emulator did the trick! The 4K model is nice because it supports a range of resolutions, up to 1080p.
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