Using two computers with one monitor?

[jamesy505]

I currently have two computers and two monitors, but would like to hook both PC's up to the one monitor to avoid clutter with mouse, monitor, keyboard x2.

I done a quick search and found this can be done with a KVM switch, but all I can see on Overclockers is this...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-105-EX

But im not sure this is exactly what is needed as it says the connections are PS/2 but my mouse and keyboard is USB.

Can anyone point me in the direction of how this can be done?

Thanks

 

[jamesy505]

Ok cheers, never thought of that.

I'll take a look.

 

[jamesy505]

More background...
I am not likely to have both computers on at the same time, but i dont want the hassle of changing mouse and keyboard each time I use on or the other.

My main pc is for gaming (in sig) and the 2nd computer is mainly for downloads etc.

Is the KVM switch still the best option?

 

[jamesy505]

Potentially a stupid suggestion, but could one of the PCs become a virtual machine hosted on the other, thus leaving you with only 1 physical desktop to worry about? (Obviously this entirely depends why you have 2, but I thought I'd throw it in here as an option that saves money and electricities!)

Not a stupid question but i'll reply with one

How would I do that?

I have a spanking new PC bought from here month or so ago, and I had an old one that I use to download stuff. I didnt want to use the new comp for downloading as want to leave it as clutter free as possible.

Thats why I am still using the 2nd PC.

 

[jamesy505]

this is what i was going to suggest, instead of buying this,connecting that etc.

can you not just move the HDD from your "download" pc to your main gaming PC?

I just wanted to keep the gaming PC as clean as possible.

I've downloaded TeamViewer and can remotely access my download PC and control it from my main pc.

I can transfer files, access desktop and all its functions using my keyboard, mouse and monitor from my main pc.