Is it possible to switch secondary monitor between computer and device (PS4)?

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Hello,

I'm interested in connecting my newly acquired PS4 to my desktop's secondary monitor. I would like to be able to switch my secondary monitor from my PC to the device and back again if that is at all possible, all while maintaining my primary monitor's connection to my PC and without having to fiddle with cables/connections to switch between devices.

If possible, what would be the best solution?

My monitors are 27" Samsung LEDs. It has one HDMI and one VGA port. They are both currently connected to my GTX 680 via HDMI to DVI cables. (HDMI's into monitors)

I have looked into getting an HDMI switch, but I'm not quite sure how that would work. Would my graphics card continue to detect a two monitor setup when the device is in action, or will it switch to thinking only one monitor is hooked up? Would it harm my graphics card in any way switching back and forth?

Thank you for your time.
 
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an hdmi switch would work and would effectively change the input of your second monitor from PC to PS4.

however, as soon as you change the input your pc will likely disable it as a 2nd monitor in windows and this may or may not cause issues such as moving icons and windows around.

however, if the computer is off when you are using the ps4 you will have no issues when you start up the pc when it is set for both monitors to be used with the pc on startup.
an hdmi switch would work and would effectively change the input of your second monitor from PC to PS4.

however, as soon as you change the input your pc will likely disable it as a 2nd monitor in windows and this may or may not cause issues such as moving icons and windows around.

however, if the computer is off when you are using the ps4 you will have no issues when you start up the pc when it is set for both monitors to be used with the pc on startup.
 
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Thanks for the timely response, ssddx. I apologize for not getting back to this sooner.

Just thought I'd drop by and update this. I ended up purchasing a new monitor with dual HDMI inputs. A simple input switch on the monitor's control panel jumps between the two devices (PC & PS4) without my PC disabling the secondary monitor. All is well!

As far as the PS4's audio goes, for anyone that happens to stumble upon this thread with a related issue. I just hooked it up to my Logitech z623 via Digital (Optical) Audio cable to a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter), then an RCA to 3.5mm into my speakers.