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Carnoustie14
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I have 2 pc's, 2 monitors.

 

one of these monitors has 2 HDMI inputs and i want to connect both pc's to this monitor (easy)

 

The second monitor will only be for my main pc (easy)

 

I want my one set of keyboard/mouse to controll both computers (not so easy)

 

I WLL NOT BE USING BOTH ON AT THE SAME TIME

 

help...

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You can use a KVM switch for use a single keyboard/mouse for one computer at a time. Not sure if they do HDMI.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Port-USB-KVM-VGA-SVGA-Switch-Box-Cables-For-PC-Mouse-Keyboard-Monitor-KYB-VID-/191216371570?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c85624772

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You can use a KVM switch for use a single keyboard/mouse for one computer at a time. Not sure if they do HDMI.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Port-USB-KVM-VGA-SVGA-Switch-Box-Cables-For-PC-Mouse-Keyboard-Monitor-KYB-VID-/191216371570?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c85624772

im poor  :(

 

And HDMI will be an issue

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im poor  :(

 

And HDMI will be an issue

 

the only way of doing it, is with a switch, or you will have to swap the usb cables over each time

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im poor  :(

 

And HDMI will be an issue

The other way would be to get usb extensions that go from each computer and to the top of your desk so that you dont have to reach around every time you need to swap cables. I've looked at the HDMI KVMs and they are $100 up.

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Hang on, why take a kvm switch and just don't bother with the video?

If you connect the 2 pc's straight to the monitor you want to use. And use the switch only for keyboard and mouse. It's problem solved, no?

 

The only "issue" i can see is that you need to switch the kvm switch and the input of the monitor seperatly.

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Hang on, why take a kvm switch and just don't bother with the video?

If you connect the 2 pc's straight to the monitor you want to use. And use the switch only for keyboard and mouse. It's problem solved, no?

 

The only "issue" i can see is that you need to switch the kvm switch and the input of the monitor seperatly.

You're right- use this too.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-output-1-input-2-Port-HDMI-splitter-hub-switch-multi-Amplifier-HDTV-1080P-/330942628985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d0db7c479

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