Two cpu's to a single monitor

ozzaman · 5 Jan 2008 at 23:53

I looked through a couple of threads on the search function but cant find what i am looking for so i thought i would post.

Basically i need a way to hook up two cpu's (two separate rigs) to a single widescreen monitor. The idea is that when im not gaming on my gaming rig, i can switch the monitor to work for the computer that is used for surfing, work etc.

Ive heard about KVM switches, splitters and what not so could somebody let me know what i should be looking at?

tonys · 6 Jan 2008 at 00:00

Does your monitor have two inputs? If so connect each computer and just switch inputs on the monitor when needed.

Skeeter · 6 Jan 2008 at 00:02

you can get PS2 or USB KVM switches which take a single keyboard, mouse and monitor and attach it to 2 machines. You then swap between machines with a combination of keyboard buttons, or a manual switch.

Skyboat · 6 Jan 2008 at 00:46

tonys said:
Does your monitor have two inputs? If so connect each computer and just switch inputs on the monitor when needed.

That is what I did on my LG, using both DVI and VGA inputs and just toggle it on the monitor.

Skeeter · 6 Jan 2008 at 01:32

Skyboat said:
That is what I did on my LG, using both DVI and VGA inputs and just toggle it on the monitor.

Still requires 2 keyboards and mice or a swap at the system end.

prosser13 · 6 Jan 2008 at 01:39

D-Link do a very good, cheap 2 port KVM switch - it's about £15 IIRC.

Gives VGA and PS2, but you could easily use adapters for USB or DVI

chenko · 6 Jan 2008 at 11:34

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-035-LS

Cheapest one OcUK do, can get some a little cheaper around sometimes, just make sure they include or have integrated cables.

Bigdogbmx · 6 Jan 2008 at 14:55

If you get a KVM, don't get a Belkin is my advice. we use them at work and they are very unreliable.