I've done similar things, but I settled on running both PCs on both screens, 1 through DVI and the other through VGA, then just using the KM bit of the KVM. Image quality may take a hit if your KVM is of poor quality, mine isn't.
You guys should look up Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) acts (or not, since they're mostly boring), which the UK keeps slipping on implementing but will be in place soon...they put responsibility for safe disposal of products like...
I have a 2405 and a 2001, but the dot-pitch is different making the 2405 about 1" taller than the 2001. I use the 2001 in portrait as it gives greater flexibility and makes the dot-pitch change less noticeable.
I use 3 screens and nView, with an AGP 6800GT and a PCI 5200FX (to a 2405 and 2001 much like yourself, but screen #3 is a CRT)...but I do a fresh driver install and configuration once the second card is in (after complete PC rebuilds). Maybe its just nView kicking up trouble if you don't...
I've been quoted from another forum... :eek:
For the record, after nearly 6 months of using the 360 with a 2405FPW I'd say this...720p support on component has been my weapon of choice for the colours alone. I believe the panel supports 720p without issue. 1080i exhibits crazy ghosting (as...
Registered just to say...I use Ultramon.
It lets you set up this kind of thing with minimal fuss, and can give you a taskbar on each screen (with just apps for that screen) to boot...can't imagine running multiple screens without it now.
...and no, I'm not PR :p