Keyboard and mouse selector for gaming

[focus130]

Hi, with working from home I have used my home computer for work. However, work are now supplying me a computer (well the money, I have to build it). Given space is a premium I intend to connect the new computer to my monitors via HDMI.

Just wondering though if I could share my Corsair K95 keyboard and Glaive Pro mouse? I know there are selectors available to do this, but I really want one that allows functionality on both machines. The selectors I have seen/used in the past at work tend to be designed around generic (cheap) USB keyboards and mice.

Any ideas on a suitable product? Thanks.

 

[focus130]

I'm not sure of the question; as you say you can get USB selectors or "switches" that allow you to connect to two PC's and switch which one you are using (Sabrent USB 2.0 Sharing Switch).

What is wrong with them (you mention they are cheap)?

Well I was trying to establish if there was anything wrong with them. I was concerned that with the selectors I was looking at that I would lose most of the functionality (lighting, macros etc) as they wouldn't work properly.

 

[focus130]

Where did you go with this in the end? The Aten CS1822 looks good as it supports EDID and seemingly can do >60hz at lower resolutions (eg: 1440p).

I bought a UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch, 2 In 4 Output USB 3.0 Sharing Switcher Box. Works fine,.and mouse and keyboard have full functionality. I connect my comptuters via HDMI and Displayport so didn't need a selector that did video.