KVM Switch Suggestion Needed (VGA Connection)

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beyonddc

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Not sure where I should post this, but I figure my main concern is video related, so I decided to post it here.

I'm currently using Samsung SyncMaster 914v LCD with VGA output.
I've a Geforce 6600 GT video card.
I also have a PS/2 keyboard and USB to PS/2 Mouse

I'm looking for a KVM switch that provides good video quality, because I'm always play game such as CS Condition Zero and CS Source.

Thanks,
 
So you have TWO monitors that you want to connect VGA? You should be ok with just about any KVM switch you can get cheap in retail.
 
heatlesssun said:
So you have TWO monitors that you want to connect VGA? You should be ok with just about any KVM switch you can get cheap in retail.
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Really? The reason why I'm asking this online is because I went to newegg, and looked at the reviews. Some people complained about the degradation of video quality, and some people complained about that if they use a usb mouse with the PS/2 adapter, the mouse sometime will not work.

I just want to see if there is any particular one that you guys would suggest.
 
Ive never used one before, and I doubt that too many people have. I say look up some reviews and try and find which one is the best as far as quality to price is concerned.
 
I use this one between my main rig and my linux server. its very basic (doesn't allow for USB), but gives a great quality video signal, and performs very well. I've had it for about a year now, and no issues.

btw I game like a bitch, so no worries about this interfering :)
 
quadnad said:
I use this one between my main rig and my linux server. its very basic (doesn't allow for USB), but gives a great quality video signal, and performs very well. I've had it for about a year now, and no issues.

btw I game like a bitch, so no worries about this interfering :)
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Cool~!
I heard good things about Linksys.
When I was working as a PC support intern, the company always use Linksys products like router, switch, network card and KVM.
 
beyonddc said:
Cool~!
I heard good things about Linksys.
When I was working as a PC support intern, the company always use Linksys products like router, switch, network card and KVM.
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Yeah, I bought it on a whim because I needed something relatively quickly and inexpensively for the server, and it turns out I made the right decision. It hasn't let me down.
 
HotkeyCC said:
Linksys is cisco therefore excellent networking products:)
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Haha, if you didn't mention it, I wouldn't even know that Linksys is a division of Cisco.
 
All right, I ended up buying the D-Link 2-Port KVM Switch w/Built-in Cables - DKVM-2K from buy.com for $28.99 - $10.00 MIR - 10% off.

The reviews look pretty good. People like the video quality, and PS/2 adapter for USB works fine with the mouse.

Buy.com - D-Link 2-Port KVM Switch
 
beyonddc said:
All right, I ended up buying the D-Link 2-Port KVM Switch w/Built-in Cables - DKVM-2K from buy.com for $28.99 - $10.00 MIR - 10% off.

The reviews look pretty good. People like the video quality, and PS/2 adapter for USB works fine with the mouse.

Buy.com - D-Link 2-Port KVM Switch
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That looks mysteriously like the kvm that I had that wouldn't work for #*$#_$). Everybody made good suggestions telling you to buy linksys. I have two linksys switches and would recommend them any day. However, I would recommend the ones with detachable cables...maybe that's just me. I have seen nothing but problems with the dlinks at work. I wouldn't recommend them for anything but server setups, and I would expect a higher end one for that. I saw that because we have to use old school mice on them at work...so you want it on a machine you don't use all day. And the prewired 2 port kvm that I had from Dlink as my first kvm never worked for me at all. It generally dropped the keyboard or mouse when switching and they make an incredibly annoying beep when you switch. I would recommend startech also..

However, let us know how it turns out. I'm a nay-sayer but would love to hear exactly how it works for you. Maybe I've just run into a bunch of duds.
 
I have one of the linksys one's and it works great.....I have it at my office on a standard PC and on my camera system(DVR) running 16 cameras......can flip in an instant!!
 
nesuser2 said:
That looks mysteriously like the kvm that I had that wouldn't work for #*$#_$). Everybody made good suggestions telling you to buy linksys. I have two linksys switches and would recommend them any day. However, I would recommend the ones with detachable cables...maybe that's just me. I have seen nothing but problems with the dlinks at work. I wouldn't recommend them for anything but server setups, and I would expect a higher end one for that. I saw that because we have to use old school mice on them at work...so you want it on a machine you don't use all day. And the prewired 2 port kvm that I had from Dlink as my first kvm never worked for me at all. It generally dropped the keyboard or mouse when switching and they make an incredibly annoying beep when you switch. I would recommend startech also..

However, let us know how it turns out. I'm a nay-sayer but would love to hear exactly how it works for you. Maybe I've just run into a bunch of duds.
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Used it for almost a month now. So far so good, I have no problem with it at all.
I'm using a ps2 keyboard and a usb mouse with a ps2 adapter on it.

I didn't get annoyed by the *beeping* noise when I switch between computer.
 
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