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zamithal Sep 18, 2024

Recommend a KVM or Switch

https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/16627668

Recommend a KVM or Switch - Blåhaj Lemmy

Hello all, I’m looking for a switch/kvm for my home setup. ive been through a few tries and none of them have worked for one reason or another. I have two machines, A windows 11 work laptop - USB-C out, both USB and display port. - HDMI out - USB 2.0 out A Ubuntu based personal server - Displayport out - USB-C out (no Displayport) For displays, I have a single double wide 4k monitor Additionally I have a USB-C hub all my peripherals are connected to.

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AmbiguousProps Sep 18, 2024

I have this level1techs KVM which can drive my 5120x1440 @ 120hz monitor (without DSC) AND my 3840x2160 @ 240hz monitor (also without DSC). It’s $450, but Wendell and level1techs are great and it’s well worth the price.

1.4 Display Port KVM Switch - Dual Monitor - Two Computer — Level1Techs Store

This KVM switch is for use with two(2) monitors plus other USB peripherals between up to two(2) computers. How our KVMs are different: Most of the time KVM switches are meant to work with servers, and basic mice and keyboards. Our KVMs: &am

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Avid Amoeba

All decent DP KVMs are very expensive. I got an IOGEAR which is a rebranded Aten. It was also in the same price range. Who knew high resolution needs high bandwidth and high bandwidth signaling and switching is hard…