KVM switches, 2 computers, one monitor, suggestions?

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:37 am

EricUndead wrote:

What Motherboard?

M2V-MX Asus.

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 2:57 pm

I had trouble with my last AMD and found it to be less capable of multitasking without crashes, although I haven't had a VIA chip set. I think with the 2 AMD processors I had sis (yuck) and N-force chip sets.

I went back to Pentium and have had a much better time with stability. While the AMD processors are very fast in single applications I have found that they lack the multitasking stability I desire. The last motherboard I bought had a N-force chip set and it has worked out well for me. I have a tendency to leave too many windows open when I get to working.

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 3:50 pm

That would technically expose my second computer to the internet wouldn't it? That's something I personally wouldn't want it to do unless it was a closed network. But that means I'd have to buy a router anyway. Thanks though!

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:59 pm

You would not have to expose your computer to the internet but having a router would make it easier to use that program and if you didnt want to expose your "second" computer knowing how to use the routers built in NAT software might help. Although if you have a crossover cable and an Ethernet port on each computer.......

Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 1:15 am

I see I see. You know how windows XP, sh*t gets into it and you'll only find out when something goes wrong =P I'd rather avoid the internet as much as I Can on my new DAW as I can! =P Some of these switches looks like they will do the job... Still working on my DAW before I purchase though =)

Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:40 am

I hear ya, its all about comfort level. Good luck on the KVM let me know how it works out. I'm sure Ill be looking for one with USB soon.

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