2 computers, 2 monitors, one keyboard, one mouse

LinnOwner1971

Hi guys,

I have 2 computers here. 2 monitors, one keyboard and one mouse. The monitors are ACER 272HL models with DVI, VGA and HDMI on the back.

PC1 Old computer = Graphics card is NVidia GT630, DVI out to DVI on monitor 1, VGA out to VGA on monitor 2

PC2 New computer = Graphics card NVidia GTX1660 Ti, DP out to HDMI on monitor 1, DP out to HDMI on monitor 2.

How can I connect them all together so I can switch between PC1 (old) and PC2 (New) using the same USB keyboard and mouse?

PC2 is brand new and will be my main computer due to the very high spec. PC1 is 9 years old, but is still good.

I have seen a myriad of "KVM" switches...but I can't seem to find one that suits my application! Frustrating!

Any advice?

Thanks

Simon

DavidG1

you need something called a KVM switch -  this will accept one keyboard, one mouse
KVM Switch HDMI - Tendak HDMI KVM Switch USB 2 Port PC: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

LinnOwner1971

Thanks David

You didn't read the last sentence....."I have seen a myriad of "KVM" switches...but I can't seem to find one that suits my application! Frustrating! "

But I will try the one you suggest.....

sep8001

What about remote desktop from one into the other.

LinnOwner1971

No idea what you mean!

sep8001

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LinnOwner1971

I don't fancy that idea.....what if my internet connection goes down? lol

DavidG1

Actually I did read your comments about the KVM switch - this one will do what you want - connect 2 computers with one keyboard and one mouse

sep8001

You don't need an internet connection to the www, just a network connection from one to the other.

LinnOwner1971

"Actually I did read your comments about the KVM switch "

Why then did you tell me I need something called a KVM switch if I told you I had already seen KVM switches??