Switching monitors without using the monitor OSD? KVM?

Soldato
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Hey folks,
So I have reduced down my setup, it used to be a PC and an iMac, but to save space etc I now have a Mac Mini (m1) and my gaming PC.

I found a little USB switcher on Amazon which works brilliant to share the mouse/keyboard - but the only thing I am lacking is switching input modes on the monitor - I have an Acer XV340CKP 34" Monitor and it's very clunky going through the OSD buttons to switch inputs each time.

Currently I have the PC going to Displayport 1 on the monitor, and the Mac Mini I use a HDMI cable to HDMI Port 1 on the monitor.

In terms of res, I run 3440x1440 - the Mac displays at 100hz, and the PC can do the full 144hz that the monitor supports.

Is there something I can get that I can use in a similar way to the USB switcher - just press a single button and switch inputs? Without spending hundreds of pounds? It seems a minefield of choices and I get confused reading about 30hz/60hz etc, It's a fairly simple use I need as above.

Thanks in advance for any help! :)
 
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