2 computers + 1 monitor, 1 mouse, 1 keyboard

[steiner666]

Ok i have two computers at my workstation here at work. One is a crappy office dell that has all of my database access programs and stuff i need for work, the other is my nice new quad core gaming rig. I have them both hooked up to a monitor, the dell through d-sub vga and the gaming rig through dvi, and i just switch between inputs whenever i need to stop gaming and take a call on the support line (sometimes i love my job). Problem i have is that i have to try to cram two keyboards, two mouse pads, and two mouse (wtf is the pural on that anyway?) on my limited deskspace. I'm wondering if theres some sort of USB switchable Y-shaped cable that i could plug one set of keyboard/mouse into and have it split off to both computers, with some way to select which computer to input to in-line. I've done some searching, but havent found anything yet. Any suggestions?

*edit* btw, I've read about the synergy program, but i want something that wouldn't mess with my lightning fast FPS skillz

 

[DiscoDuck]

Its called a KVM switch (keyboard, video, mouse). They in many varieties to accomidate dvi, usb, vga, audio etc. look for kvm's on newegg.com, Make sure you note max display resolution on the kvm and whether its dvi or vga

 

[steiner666]

yeah i was lookin into kvm, but i dont really need anything that switches the video since i already have that built into my monitor. I actually just installed Radmin and i'm just going to use the remote desktop controls of it to access my work computer. so problem solved i guess! thanks tho

 

[jerreece]

Ok i have two computers at my workstation here at work. One is a crappy office dell that has all of my database access programs and stuff i need for work, the other is my nice new quad core gaming rig. I have them both hooked up to a monitor, the dell through d-sub vga and the gaming rig through dvi, and i just switch between inputs whenever i need to stop gaming and take a call on the support line (sometimes i love my job). Problem i have is that i have to try to cram two keyboards, two mouse pads, and two mouse (wtf is the pural on that anyway?) on my limited deskspace. I'm wondering if theres some sort of USB switchable Y-shaped cable that i could plug one set of keyboard/mouse into and have it split off to both computers, with some way to select which computer to input to in-line. I've done some searching, but havent found anything yet. Any suggestions?

*edit* btw, I've read about the synergy program, but i want something that wouldn't mess with my lightning fast FPS skillz

They are called "Mice." Like M and Ice. Mice.

 

[kyeana]

KVM?
Remote Desktop Connection?
Sucking it up and getting 2 keyboards / mice?