Jump to content

Recommended HDMI Switcher?

Aeterna
 Share
Posted

Hey there, guys, I've recently come into ownership of several game consoles and am in a slight bit of a pickle. I want to use my second monitor for console games, but it only has one HDMI input port. I was just wondering if anyone  had any recommendations for a five input HDMI switcher, because I haven't got a clue. Thanks in advance!

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/175439-recommended-hdmi-switcher/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

They really don't work that well, at least the ones I have seen. The one I have for my tv often gets the audio out of sync, I then have to switch inputs until it syncs up. Then I get static in the image which I have to switch inputs until it goes away.

 

Hey there, guys, I've recently come into ownership of several game consoles and am in a slight bit of a pickle. I want to use my second monitor for console games, but it only has one HDMI input port. I was just wondering if anyone  had any recommendations for a five input HDMI switcher, because I haven't got a clue. Thanks in advance!

My Rig :  Case: Cooler Master HAF X ,Motherboard: Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H,PSU: Seasonic SS-750KM3,Processor: Core I7 4770k (overclocked 4.7ghz),Cooler: Corsair H100i, GPU: EVGA GTX 780 with acx cooler, RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 16gb DDR3 1600 (overclocked to 2000mhz), HDDS  Samsung 840 EVO 250 gb SSD , Western digital  2tb 7200 rpm 64mb cache, Old 1tb laptop drive I had , 320gb for os backup daily, 80gb external for weekly backups,Drives 2x Lg Blu Ray burner WH16MS40,MISC: Tp-Link dual band wireless card, Logitech g510s, Razer Deathadder 2013, Acer G236HLBbd 23" monitor, Old tv I had 23" for secondary monitor, old 32" samsung tv third monitor

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

They really don't work that well, at least the ones I have seen. The one I have for my tv often gets the audio out of sync, I then have to switch inputs until it syncs up. Then I get static in the image which I have to switch inputs until it goes away.

Ah damn, thanks for the response! I guess I might be better off just manually switching the input then, ah well.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

They really don't work that well, at least the ones I have seen. The one I have for my tv often gets the audio out of sync, I then have to switch inputs until it syncs up. Then I get static in the image which I have to switch inputs until it goes away.

Actually, the one I have works really well. You can switch it by remote if I am correct. Let me go check that and I'll keep you updated.

 

Update: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1TX0K17048&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-Audio+Video+Cables-_-9SIA1TX0K17048&ef_id=U6y1OwAAASD8LGut:20140703152748:s

"When in doubt, don't take your wallet out." - Dad


 


† TTCF Member †

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Actually, the one I have works really well. You can switch it by remote if I am correct. Let me go check that and I'll keep you updated.

 

Update: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1TX0K17048&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-Audio+Video+Cables-_-9SIA1TX0K17048&ef_id=U6y1OwAAASD8LGut:20140703152748:s

Oh, awesome! I was prepared to spend much more than 20 dollars, is there any difference in image/audio quality?

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Peripherals

×