I want to be able to do more than one thing at the same time without sacrificing performance, as my dual core aint doing it for me! So thinking of buying a second pc and switching between the two. Is this possible? What would I need apart from a second pc? Thank you! :-)
2006-12-04 03:02:46 · 14 answers · asked by Charles London 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
yes either a KVM switch witch allows you to use one keyboard, Mouse and Monitor that you switch between using a command such as (scroll lock, scroll lock, then the up or down arrow (this applies to the Belkin KVM switch).
Alternatively get a monitor that has TWO input ports such as the Benq FP91G+ which has a standard D-sub and a DVI input, you can then simply use the commands from the monitors control panel to switch between the two computers, this option would require that each system has it's own Keyboard and mouse.
buit it works, i should know i have used both options with my Benq91G+ flat Panel Monitor.
I have yet to find a KVM switch that support DVI.
good luck i hope this helps.
what do you mean your dual core is not performing? are you running any versions of SQL on your system? YES find what program iunstalled them and then re-install as the most frequent (in my experiance) reason that a hi spec computer system is running slow is a corrupted SQL version. and re-installing the software that originally installed it can often get your system operating at peak performance again. have you also double checked that your system is 100% malware free? if not go to housecall.trendmicro.com and run the online scan and allow it to clean any problems it finds.
also on the subject of security go to www.grc.com and check your systems vulnerability to hackers. by using the shields up utility. it is free to use and 100% harmless to your system.
also your systems registry could be corrupted or have eroneous data within it look for a program called registry clean expert, download the free trial and run it, the demo only fixes upto 10 problems at a time (per scan) so it could take a while of scan clean and repeating the scan until your system is clean unless you want to pay for a licence to use the full version that fixes all your problems easily there is a utility to clean out your MRu files and other history files. run regularly (once a week on average) and your system will be kept in tip top performance.
2006-12-04 03:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll sing along with everyone else--- KVM switch.
The 2 switch ones are pretty cheap, but if you want to expand in the future might as well buy a 3 or 4 switch. No need to have multiple monitors, mice, keyboards if you don't need to.
2006-12-04 03:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a KVM that I got from P.C. World it is a Belkin F1DL102P and it has an annoying glitch when switching from Comp 2 to Comp 1 the wheel on the mouse ceases to work but apart from that no problems.
2006-12-04 03:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by ♣ My Brainhurts ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a KVM switch and connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse to that switch. Then, connect the KVM switch to the two PCs.
2006-12-04 04:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Nirajan R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a KVM switch. You can share 1 keyboard, 1 video monitor, and 1 mouse between 2 or more PCs. They're cheap.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817422005
2006-12-04 03:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mike W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you need a kvm switch. And extra cables.
For each machine you need a monitor cable, mouse cable and keyboard cable (unless you want lots of keyboards and pointing devices). Then you need a monitor cable from the box to your monitor.
I have one here that can switch between four machines.
2006-12-04 03:04:08 · answer #6 · answered by Chief BaggageSmasher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to buy a KVM switch and then you are all set. It could be as simple as hitting on the button on the switch itself to switch between PC or hitting combo keys on the keyboard.
Something like the link below.
http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/gcs712u.html
2006-12-04 03:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dual Monitor Cable
2006-12-04 03:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes it's possible but impracticle. You would be better off with another monitor. Unless you've got a 25" lcd screen to put them up on you won't be able to see very much on 1 screen and 2 PC's. People will often say the K-switch is the way to go, but I disagree. It's not designed for performance.
John
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2006-12-04 03:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by A+ Certified Professional 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Invest in a small KVM switch - it will handle two pc's with one keyboard, monitor and mouse.
2006-12-04 03:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋