two computers one monitor

g4m3rof1337 · 11-26-2006, 06:18 AM

one monitor to rule them all... lol hadda say that but
i have two computers there both good, and then id have one monitor, anyway i can hook them both up to one monitor and have something going there for me?

or any other ideas thanks

Emperor_nero · 11-26-2006, 06:25 AM

I don't know if this would work but you might be able to get a splitter that splits the monitor input so it can take input from 2 places, and then plug the othe end of the spliter into each computer. And then switch between monitors in the properties. MAYBE

Motoxrdude · 11-26-2006, 06:33 AM

Computerforum has a search feature, maybe you should look into it?

g4m3rof1337 · 11-26-2006, 06:36 AM

how would that help me
i tried google

Motoxrdude · 11-26-2006, 06:53 AM

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...onitor&spell=1
Sure you did

g4m3rof1337 · 11-26-2006, 07:08 AM

i did research on dual monitors
since nero said it MIGHT not be possbile so i went for the next best thing

pffff.

computermaineack · 11-26-2006, 07:26 AM

As I'm sure you've found out, you're looking for something like this.

Motoxrdude · 11-26-2006, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g4m3rof1337

i did research on dual monitors
since nero said it MIGHT not be possbile so i went for the next best thing

pffff.

It's possible alright, I am using it right now.
http://www.belkin.com/uk/switch2/support/

pffff.

successfulerror · 11-26-2006, 08:11 AM

i used that, it's very good

11-26-2006, 06:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,815	two computers one monitor one monitor to rule them all... lol hadda say that but i have two computers there both good, and then id have one monitor, anyway i can hook them both up to one monitor and have something going there for me? or any other ideas thanks __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E8400 @ 4.05GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's with Accelero S1's / Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

11-26-2006, 06:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Emperor_nero Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,313	I don't know if this would work but you might be able to get a splitter that splits the monitor input so it can take input from 2 places, and then plug the othe end of the spliter into each computer. And then switch between monitors in the properties. MAYBE __________________ I play Rugby, and no its not like it's sissy cousin with the pads. Last edited by Emperor_nero; 11-26-2006 at 06:27 AM.

11-26-2006, 06:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
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11-26-2006, 06:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,815	how would that help me i tried google __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E8400 @ 4.05GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's with Accelero S1's / Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

11-26-2006, 06:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
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11-26-2006, 07:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,815	i did research on dual monitors since nero said it MIGHT not be possbile so i went for the next best thing pffff. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E8400 @ 4.05GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's with Accelero S1's / Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

11-26-2006, 07:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
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11-26-2006, 08:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
successfulerror Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: houston Age: 24 Posts: 120	i used that, it's very good __________________ Spec. PSU: ASPIRE 500W Case: Stacker 830 CPU: 4400 X2 Mobo: Asus A8N5X HeatSink: ASUS Silent Square mod:SilverStone NorthBidge: Thermalright HR-05-SLI Ram: 4gb g.skills 2.5-3-3-6 Hdd: 900gb v-card: 7800gt

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