KVM switches

[Wingfan]

I would like to get one seeing as i now my 2nd PC is running and only have one monitor. 

 

Would a KVM have an effect if im gaming? if so, how bad would it be?

 

What are some good brands? 

 

Budget would be $60 

 

Thanks for any feedback

 

 

-edit- if this is posted in the wrong area please tell me

Edited September 9, 2014 by Wingfan

[SirRoderick]

A switch should have no added latency whatsoever. They just pass through the signal I think

[ShadowCaptain]

Would a KVM have an effect if im gaming? if so, how bad would it be?

 

Uh? no why would it effect gaming? it just allows you to connect your peripherals and monitor to 2 pcs, it does not require any performance from your PC, its just a basic switch, it does no processing

 

Belkin make some decent ones

[Wingfan]

Wasnt sure if it would cause a latency problem.

 

Thanks for the feedback

[sirtoby]

A KVM switch shouldn't add any latency, but keep in mind that the cheap ones only come with VGA ports: The switches with DVI are more expensive

[Wingfan]

A KVM switch shouldn't add any latency, but keep in mind that the cheap ones only come with VGA ports: The switches with DVI are more expensive

Im looking at them now and your right about the DVI ones lol and that would be the type i would want

[sirtoby]

I can't speak from experience, the only KVM switch I used was a vga one on a low res monitor. I believe that you'd have to spend at least 75$. This one seems to work: http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-2-Port-DVI-D-Cable-GCS932UB/dp/B002TQYSN8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

It also seems to support resolutions up to 1920x1200

[Wingfan]

Thats what i would want, didnt think prices would be that high, i could really use one

[the pokemon kid]

I have got a Belkin Soho and the thing has some latency issues. If I use my mouse at higher DPI settings then it freaks out.

I bought mine off of ebay for very cheap. Keep an eye out on there as there is some bargins to be had!