2 comps on one monitor? This possible?

[Boom]

This is what I wanna do.

Get a second box with new supah dupah cpu and rams and vidcard and stuff.

Use old box for Stickybuffs. I got a router and stuff.

I wanna have some kind of switch so both boxes are hooked up to the same monitor. When I want to buff, I hit the switch and the monitor displays stickybuffs. I use the keyboard and mouse hooked up to the old box and do my buffs and stuff. Then I hit the switch and I'm looking at Boooms (or Bewm or whatever) and start fighting.

Basically I just don't have the room for another monitor, but running 2 toons on one comp is kinda suxxy and I'm wanting to upgrade so much of my comp it just pays to buy/build a new one.

So whatcha all think?

[spyder913]

It's called a KVM, and they're pretty cheap for 2 box ones
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10339763&loc=101&sp=1

wow even cheaper than I thought, I may have to get one =)

[Rooster]

Just becareful... cheap ones often don't support high refresh rates (ie, over 60Hz). Low refresh can hurt the eyes.

[spyder913]

The unit supports high-quality video resolution of up to 2048x1536@65Hz

All the Belkin's KVMs I've used have been nice.

[Boom]

Whoh! I can use the same keyboard mouse and monitor for both boxes! Schweet!

Time to seriously look into the new box now :) I'll probably build rather than buy to save some cash, but that's for a whole new thread.

Thanks for the info guys!!!

[Rooster]

Spyder, a lot I've seen can support high res's... but not great refresh rates. That's what I'm saying 65Hz is still crappy.

[spyder913]

I dunno what other res/rates it supports, that's just the max size.

Usually it will do fine with lower res but higher rate.

(I use 1800x1600@60Hz =P)

[Figtoria]

I like the Linksys KVM.

[Justar]

Shell out for a Sony/Dell Trinitron 21" flatscreen :)

its got a monitor switch built right into the front of it. has two DB9 inputs on the back too.

[Tammarion]

next thing you know, boooms will have a 8 port kvm switch and he will BE legion of lions :D

[Boom]

If I could run 8 toons at once, I would make them all rangers and have them all assist and critshot at the same instant. That would kill anything.

How much is the Flatscreen dealio thumos? Maybe I should get one of those and get rid of my big huge taking up all the room monitor.

And what is a DB9?

[Tammarion]

Lol oh that would be funny

Booomsfiringsquadone shoots you with an arrow for 500!
Booomsfiringsquadtwo shoots you with an arrow for 500!
Booomsfiringsquadthree shoots you with an arrow for 500!
Booomsfiringsquadfour shoots you with an arrow for 500!
Booomsfiringsquadfive shoots you with an arrow for 500!
Booomsfiringsquadsix shoots you with an arrow for 500!
Booomsfiringsquadseven shoots you with an arrow for 500!

[Noleader]

Thats how I run my bot booms... I have a KVM switch that is controlled by the Scroll Lock key.

[spyder913]

the problem with a 2 input monitor is that you still have 2 keyboards and mice. I have this going on myself, and it's a pain usually.

DB9 = standard vga cable

[UglyWolf]

I like the Linksys KVM.

I use this one also, very stable. Its hotkey is Scroll Lock twice.

[MickeyFinn]

If you had 8 boxes you'd have to change your char name to Brey :p

[Brey]

Lol