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dMw Chit Chat => The Beer Bar => Technology Section => Topic started by: TeaLeaf on June 07, 2003, 09:14:12 AM

Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: TeaLeaf on June 07, 2003, 09:14:12 AM
OK, I need some help.

I have 2 PCs (one for work and the other my overclocked gaming rig) that I want to run on the same DVI monitor, using the same USB mouse and serial keyboard.  Now I could use the USB:serial adaptor and connect the keyboards and mouse that way, but a normal KVM switch is still no good because of the DVI connections for the monitor.  The problem is that the only DVI KVM switches I can find out there cost several hundred pounds (as opposed to about £50 for a normal KVM switch).  Anyone know of any cheaper sources for what I am looking for?

TL.  8)
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: Anonymous on June 07, 2003, 09:32:38 AM
Would it be ok for you to use one of these with a normal VGA KVM Switch?

http://www.vpi.us/adapters.html (http://www.vpi.us/adapters.html)
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: TeaLeaf on June 07, 2003, 11:31:36 AM
The problem with the VGA convertors is the RGB bit of the signal is lost, so I lose the excellent screen image I get with DVI.  On a CRT this matters not, but on a flat panel like mine it matters huge .   I really need a DVI KVM for £50 but I can't find any......  :(

TL.  8)
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: Anonymous on June 07, 2003, 12:17:18 PM
http://www.bonuscable.com/product_info.php...roducts_id=1642 (http://www.bonuscable.com/product_info.php?products_id=1642) for $79!!!!!
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: TeaLeaf on June 07, 2003, 03:28:08 PM
By jingo that could be it!    Nice one BlueBall  :D

TL.  8)
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: TeaLeaf on June 23, 2003, 05:37:59 PM
Well the one from Bonuscable.com (aka CableClub.com) arrived this morning and I have been waiting all day to get some time to get it connected up.  So given the name of the suppliers, which item do you think was missing from the box?  :x

What use is a bloody KVM switch with no extra bloody cables?

TL.  :evil:
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: Doorman on June 23, 2003, 10:41:18 PM
Forgive me but that is funny. No? OK it's not funny  :(
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: Dr Sadako on June 23, 2003, 11:35:14 PM
QuoteForgive me but that is funny. No? OK it's not funny :(

Your avatar is very funny though!! :D
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: MAD_ness on June 24, 2003, 07:49:49 AM
Quote
QuoteForgive me but that is funny. No? OK it's not funny :(

Your avatar is very funny though!! :D[/b]


The likeness is uncanny Ron !!!!!


 :lol:  :lol:
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: Anonymous on June 24, 2003, 05:27:01 PM
QuoteForgive me but that is funny. No? OK it's not funny :(
No, you're right, it is funny but not to TL
Title: DVI KVM Switch Problem
Post by: DarkAngel on June 24, 2003, 11:59:02 PM
Well it was quite a reduction dont ya think they had to cut back on what you get.

Poor tl  :roll:
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