omar Posted May 17, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) Recently expanded my server and thought about installing all my games onto a folder on it instead of on my PC Yes I did just map my network drive onto my PC But this only allowed me to install games from Steam and Epic Games When I tried to install games from Origin, Uplay which is now Ubisoft Connect, and Oculus Home; they all refused to install Long story short, someone on Linus Tech tips forums suggested setting up a iSCSI drive And it worked! Origin, Uplay and Oculus now all let me install games on my iSCSI networked drive. Here's a video on how to set one up on a Synology server When it comes to the Total Capacity part, you can expand, or shrink the volume later. Though I believe you need to reconnect the drive and go into disk management in windows again to expand/shrink the drive there as well. And you dont have to set up the CHAP login if you dont want to, again can be added or removed later. Note: I've not tested playability yet, just installing games so far. Edited May 17, 2021 by omar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvihion Posted September 5, 2021 Share #2 Posted September 5, 2021 I tested and played correctly this week. I found that activating jumbo packets on my pc mic and on DSM (only on Gigabit connections) improved my experience a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) On 9/5/2021 at 8:28 AM, alvihion said: I tested and played correctly this week. I found that activating jumbo packets on my pc mic and on DSM (only on Gigabit connections) improved my experience a lot! Ooo I never thought about doing that! Thanks for the tip. Strange my read speeds actually fell when enabling 9K MTU Edited September 14, 2021 by omar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niallanth Posted September 25, 2023 Share #4 Posted September 25, 2023 В 17.05.2021 в 03:54, omar сказал: Recently expanded my server and thought about installing all my games onto a folder on it instead of on my PC Yes I did just map my network drive onto my PC But this only allowed me to install games from Steam and Epic Games When I tried to install games from Origin, Uplay which is now Ubisoft Connect, and Oculus Home; they all refused to install. Then I started playing at a trusted online casino website and even forgot about my problems. Long story short, someone on Linus Tech tips forums suggested setting up a iSCSI drive And it worked! Origin, Uplay and Oculus now all let me install games on my iSCSI networked drive. Here's a video on how to set one up on a Synology server When it comes to the Total Capacity part, you can expand, or shrink the volume later. Though I believe you need to reconnect the drive and go into disk management in windows again to expand/shrink the drive there as well. And you dont have to set up the CHAP login if you dont want to, again can be added or removed later. Note: I've not tested playability yet, just installing games so far. It's important to note that the specific steps may vary depending on the model of your Synology server and the version of DSM you are using. Therefore, it is recommended to refer to the official Synology documentation for detailed instructions tailored to your specific setup. Additionally, video tutorials and online forums can provide step-by-step guidance and troubleshooting tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norkuri Posted September 26, 2023 Share #5 Posted September 26, 2023 Thanks for sharing your experience. It's a clever workaround for installing games from different platforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norkuri Posted September 28, 2023 Share #6 Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) Quote Thanks for sharing your experience. It's a clever workaround for installing games from different platforms. Your explanation makes it sound doable, and I appreciate the heads-up about adjusting the drive size and CHAP login. It'll definitely come in handy for gamers looking to save space on their PC. I'll try this with my online board games and roll dice. Thanks! Edited September 28, 2023 by Norkuri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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