2 gaming PC's sharing a single monitor... KVM?

RaveyDaveyUK · 6 Apr 2017 at 13:09

Hi all,

I am introducing my son to PC gaming and have built him a simple box of his own. Due to space, he will need to use the same monitor as me (When I'm not on it!!)

Any thoughts how best to configure this. I gather KVMs can cause some Keyboard lag?

If necessary I'll look into sharing a wireless keyboard / mouse but wasn't sure of my options for this.

Rroff · 6 Apr 2017 at 13:15

If you need to share the peripherals and monitor then a KVM would be the main solution.

Input latency is a mixed story - with USB ones and a decent brand you shouldn't notice any but some cheaper ones and randomly some higher end ones can suffer from it.

If the monitor has 2 (or more) source inputs that are suitable for the resolution and refresh rate required you could simply switch between them on the monitor and then use something like the Aten US224.

RaveyDaveyUK · 6 Apr 2017 at 13:49

Thanks. I'll check it out.

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Kurgen · 6 Apr 2017 at 13:53

if you are using the Dell u2412 i would just use one with display port the other DVI and buy a cheap keybaord and mouse for your son, then he could just put to one side when not in use