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[Buhaj]

I have been using my PS5 Pro less and less in recent months, and now, looking at recent exclusives, what is in the pipeline, and lack of discs (no cheap gaming) from 2028, I am considering a PC, especially that there are classics I never played and would like to. I would ideally keep the PC under the TV, so SFF builds would be best. Can you recommend any cases? I saw Lian Li H2O and Fractal Ridge are recommended, ideally I would like something with depth not higher than 33-34 cm, that might be tough. If such setup is not practical or too expensive vs mid-tower, then I will reconsider.
In terms of power, I think SFF builds are probably best with GPUs at max 250W power envelope, so I suppose max Radeon 9070? Anyway, would be good to utilize 4k 120fps at least in games like HL2 or GTA 4.

 

[Prodyhig]

I recently got a PC, and as soon as I set it up, I decided to test it out in the living room to see what that "plug and play" feeling is like when you go from being comfortably at your desk and gaming chair with your monitor to an LG TV in the living room.

The experience couldn't have been more unpleasant (Windows 11). I'm sorry, but consoles still reign supreme in the living room when it comes to comfort.

 

[Buhaj]

The experience couldn't have been more unpleasant (Windows 11)

Why?

 

[Prodyhig]

Why?

First, I have to deal with the Windows 11 desktop on a 55" OLED TV and having to keep a keyboard and mouse nearby.

Windows 11's HDR is a complete GARBAGE (configuration) to set up compared to a PlayStation 5.

My main gaming setup is a 1440p OLED monitor, but if I go to the living room, I play on a 4K OLED TV, which means I have to reconfigure ALL the graphics settings to optimize them for the new resolution.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

The amount of folks struggling to use a pc in a home theater capacity is mind boggling. Do people really not understand how to use a computer if they are not sitting at a desk?

If you are deep in to the steam eco system Big Picture Mode fixes 95% of "interface" issues people complain about.
For the other 5% of issues out there get one of these wireless media keyboards.

OP, don't listen to any of the bullshit, using a PC on "the big screen" is largely the same as using it on your desk with a monitor. Yes, you have to adjust to the formfactor, but if you are going to be using a controller for playing your games in the living room anyway then the need to have a standalone mouse and keyboard practically vanish.

People not understanding how to adjust gameplay settings on a case by case basis is a clear indicator of their lack of PC gaming knowledge in general.

Yes there is a learning curve, yes everyone's hardware is different, YES you need to tweak settings to meet your particular game play experience/needs.

OP you can do this and you will be happy you did.

 

[Buggy Loop]

First, I have to deal with the Windows 11 desktop on a 55" OLED TV and having to keep a keyboard and mouse nearby.

Dude if you want console experience, you either put steam as a priority boot as soon as you enter steam and go big screen, or a partition with SteamOS even. But the former I did for years and years with the PC under the TV. Never used mouse and keyboard

Windows 11's HDR is a complete GARBAGE (configuration) to set up compared to a PlayStation 5.

That I wouldn't know, but surely there's topics on that?

My main gaming setup is a 1440p OLED monitor, but if I go to the living room, I play on a 4K OLED TV, which means I have to reconfigure ALL the graphics settings to optimize them for the new resolution.

First world problems lol

If you keep the Pc under the TV permanently like OP wants, it's a non issue

 

[Cumulus]

First, I have to deal with the Windows 11 desktop on a 55" OLED TV and having to keep a keyboard and mouse nearby.

Windows 11's HDR is a complete GARBAGE (configuration) to set up compared to a PlayStation 5.

And don't even get me started on how, since it's not my primary PC gaming setup, I have to adjust the graphics settings for every game because I'm not keen on playing at 1440p on a 4K screen.

lol....I expected as much.
HDR is a one time configuration (one profile per display ...and it`s quick and easy?) and if you don`t want to you never have to see the desktop if you just directly boot into the full screen mode of Steam or another launcher of your choice, and ofc you don´t need a m&KB then, either.....
And switching graphics settings when you are switching between vastly different resolution displays, how exactly is that a PC problem?

A fixed setup would always boot into a big picture mode and not switch resolution settings all the time.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

I have been using my PS5 Pro less and less in recent months, and now, looking at recent exclusives, what is in the pipeline, and lack of discs (no cheap gaming) from 2028, I am considering a PC, especially that there are classics I never played and would like to. I would ideally keep the PC under the TV, so SFF builds would be best. Can you recommend any cases? I saw Lian Li H2O and Fractal Ridge are recommended, ideally I would like something with depth not higher than 33-34 cm, that might be tough. If such setup is not practical or too expensive vs mid-tower, then I will reconsider.
In terms of power, I think SFF builds are probably best with GPUs at max 250W power envelope, so I suppose max Radeon 9070? Anyway, would be good to utilize 4k 120fps at least in games like HL2 or GTA 4.

I have a build in a Fractal Terra (amazing case) with a 5600x and a RTX 4070S and it's great. The Terra is very adaptable since it has a middle "spine" that can move to make more room for GPU or the CPU cooler. I set up a curve with the app Fan Control, and I've never once run into heat or noise issues.

You could always install Bazzite or SteamOS if you choose AMD (Nvidia support is in beta for Bazzite and in development for SteamOS) but what I do is just set Windows to login automatically without a password, and then I have Steam set to launch at login and then boot into Big Picture Mode.

My pc isn't exclusively a tv pc but I have it set up for easy use on my tv because I rarely ever use anything outside of Steam itself.

I can't praise the Terra enough. Mine is Jade but it comes in black or silver too.

Terra

Terra is a PC case designed and engineered to reshape the small form factor gaming experience. Inspired by the homes of modern gamers, Terra incorporates boutique design features such as thick panels cut from anodized aluminum, CNC-milled details and FSC-certified solid walnut. Inside, it...

www.fractal-design.com

 

[//DEVIL//]

My SFF build under the TV that I just recently finished with X870i, 9600x, 5070 FE in the Formd T1 case. With a full boot up to windows full experience so I don't use the keyboard and mouse ( non plugged in it )

I play Forza H6, Tekken 8 online and some other games on it.