kvm switch KVM Advice

[stethesnake]

Budget (including currency): £100-£300

Country: UK

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Switching between Lenovo X1 carbon and gaming system desktop 

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I'm looking fo a kvm that can switch between a work laptop connected currently via a think pad docking station to a 144hz 1080p monitor. I want to simplify the process as I'm currently having to manually remove the keyboard and mouse and plug it back into the dock each time I use it.

 

I'm looking for a KVM that can handle 144hz 1440p monitor DP for my gaming rig, HDMI for the laptop and use the nzxt mic and a separate headset. Any and all suggestions are very welcome  

 

[esCaPade1]

Hi. I have one of these and it works great:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFFFHFJT

Maybe slightly over spec, but leaves room for upgrades. I also tried a cheaper one that sucked.

[Pusbucket]

I was going to post a link to the one I've been using, but the one that esCaPade1 posted has better specs overall.

 

 

Funny reading reviews for the one I have. One guy complained because it only worked when both computers were on...

HUH?? if the computer is off, what's it gonna switch too?

[Pusbucket]

25 minutes ago, esCaPade1 said:

Hi. I have one of these and it works great:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFFFHFJT

Maybe slightly over spec, but leaves room for upgrades. I also tried a cheaper one that sucked.

Man, that sucks.

That one is better than the one I'm using but they don't ship to the U.S. 

[esCaPade1]

It is an Amazon UK link. Try searching for the same product on your local site.

[esCaPade1]

As in, I thought Ugreen did ship there as they have been advertised on LTT

[Pusbucket]

14 minutes ago, esCaPade1 said:

It is an Amazon UK link. Try searching for the same product on your local site.

@esCaPade1

Just did, no luck.

The best they offer for U.S. doesn't have DP, only HDMI and the specs aren't as robust. Plus it costs $90.

The one I'm using was only $20.

[esCaPade1]

That's unexpected, but I don't know the company very well. This is my first buy from them - it seems pretty good quality.

I am fairly sure you'll be able to find one better than the one you have if it was only $20! 

 

@stethesnake I missed that you were looking for HDMI for the laptop! Get yourself a DP-HDMI adaptor, or a DP-HDMI cable.

[esCaPade1]

Like this one I have: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHL41LYX

I guess I didn't intend to use 4K as it only does 30Hz, but you get the idea.

[Pusbucket]

6 minutes ago, esCaPade1 said:

That's unexpected, but I don't know the company very well. This is my first buy from them - it seems pretty good quality.

I am fairly sure you'll be able to find one better than the one you have if it was only $20! 

 

@stethesnake I missed that you were looking for HDMI for the laptop! Get yourself a DP-HDMI adaptor, or a DP-HDMI cable.

Honestly I have 0 complaints about my $20 KVM, it does what I need and I get 1440p @ 165hz no problem.

Just wish it had DP.

[stethesnake]

Thanks all

 

I'm going to source one of these through work so ill post the results here at some point