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I ended up getting a KVM in the middle - it’s more cables but I have a 144Hz gsync screen and I can easily swap kB+m+screen with a dedicated, hardware button

RobertLong 6y ago
What KVM are you using that has gsync and 144Hz support? I couldn't find one last time I looked. I'm running an Alienware 3418DW and have video switching through the monitor and a separate USB 3.0 switch.
- evildrake2 6y ago
  You can use a passive displayport switcher. I have the Alienware 3420DW and just got this (https://www.newegg.com/p/183-0075-00026?Item=9SIAEKBBMV2800 https://www.newegg.com/p/183-0075-00026?Item=9SIAEKBBMV2800). The monitor is DP 1.2 so 120Hz @ 3440p with gsync and it all passes through the switcher without issue. My setup now has a USB 2.0 switcher for keyboard/mouse/headphones and the DP switcher for graphics both ziptied to a display post. That way switching machines is two button presses. Much better than a KVM IMHO that will likely go absolute next monitor upgrade.
- terminalcommand 6y ago
  I wondered that too, maybe he is routing everything through usb-c and uses a usb-c hub? Conventional KVMs have VGA, I doubt he uses it. Maybe he has an HDMI one. I've got a 4k display and finding a KVM that supports 4k 60hz is nearly impossible where I live. I plan on using a regular KVM to share mouse and keyboard via USB and use my monitors second input for manually switching between PCs. It's a two step solution but at least doesn't break the bank. 4k has been a source of lot of frustration for me. Regular adapters don't work, regular cables don't work, you can't find content. HiDpi scaling is not that great. I feel like an early adopter. Everything is a hassle, parts are expensive. I had a 1080p 32 inch monitor once, it was great but the resolution was lacking. I replaced it with a 32 inch 4K one, but I couldn't get the same experience.
jsheard 6y ago
Note for anyone considering this setup, the vast majority of KVM switches won't pass through GSync/Freesync Level1Techs sells a few KVMs that can do it but they're not cheap
- seanalltogether 6y ago
  Do you own one of these? I've been following some of their latest hardware announcements but know nothing about how good they are.
- yeahgoodok 6y ago
  Do they also handle audio? I like having the monitor pipe audio to the sound bar so that my PC and MacBook both take advantage of the sound bar.

RobertLong 6y ago

What KVM are you using that has gsync and 144Hz support? I couldn't find one last time I looked. I'm running an Alienware 3418DW and have video switching through the monitor and a separate USB 3.0 switch.

evildrake2 6y ago
You can use a passive displayport switcher. I have the Alienware 3420DW and just got this (https://www.newegg.com/p/183-0075-00026?Item=9SIAEKBBMV2800 https://www.newegg.com/p/183-0075-00026?Item=9SIAEKBBMV2800). The monitor is DP 1.2 so 120Hz @ 3440p with gsync and it all passes through the switcher without issue. My setup now has a USB 2.0 switcher for keyboard/mouse/headphones and the DP switcher for graphics both ziptied to a display post. That way switching machines is two button presses. Much better than a KVM IMHO that will likely go absolute next monitor upgrade.
terminalcommand 6y ago
I wondered that too, maybe he is routing everything through usb-c and uses a usb-c hub? Conventional KVMs have VGA, I doubt he uses it. Maybe he has an HDMI one. I've got a 4k display and finding a KVM that supports 4k 60hz is nearly impossible where I live. I plan on using a regular KVM to share mouse and keyboard via USB and use my monitors second input for manually switching between PCs. It's a two step solution but at least doesn't break the bank. 4k has been a source of lot of frustration for me. Regular adapters don't work, regular cables don't work, you can't find content. HiDpi scaling is not that great. I feel like an early adopter. Everything is a hassle, parts are expensive. I had a 1080p 32 inch monitor once, it was great but the resolution was lacking. I replaced it with a 32 inch 4K one, but I couldn't get the same experience.

jsheard 6y ago

Note for anyone considering this setup, the vast majority of KVM switches won't pass through GSync/Freesync Level1Techs sells a few KVMs that can do it but they're not cheap

seanalltogether 6y ago
Do you own one of these? I've been following some of their latest hardware announcements but know nothing about how good they are.
yeahgoodok 6y ago
Do they also handle audio? I like having the monitor pipe audio to the sound bar so that my PC and MacBook both take advantage of the sound bar.