Question 2 PC / one mouse + keyboard

[siouxx]

I want to use the same mouse and keyboard with two PC's, same display ( Samsung Q900A - 8k )
Mouse - Logitech G502 - wired
Keyboard - Logitech G510S - wired
What kind of KVM switch do I need ?
From both PC's, there is a GPU - HDMI 2.1 connected to the Samsung ( HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 )
Would this one be okay ??

https://www.tradeinn.com/techinn/en/ugreen-30768-switch/139281902/p

Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

The one you picked will share USB ports, and it lacks display source from both platforms. What you need is a KVM switch like this.

 

[siouxx]

why would I need with HDMI port ?
Both computers are connected to the same display, with HDMI 2.1

 

[siouxx]

Do I need to connect the HDMI cables, as well ??

 

[sizzling]

Do I need to connect the HDMI cables, as well ??

Depends, if you are happy to switch the monitor inputs each time you want to switch pc then no you don’t. If you want a single button to switch monitor, keyboard & mouse then yes.

FYI I am fairly sure that Ugreen usb switch is one I had and had a problems with. Every time my Apple Watch got a notification the keyboard & mouse would disconnect and reconnect.

 

[siouxx]

I understand
That's a good thing, with the HDMI switch, but the question is : does it add input lag ???
Thanks, sizzling

 

[siouxx]

I want to use my mouse and keyboard ( USB, both ) for 2 PC's connected to the same display ( 8k - 60 Hz )
Does this work, guys ?

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B1YFCPGX/

I never used a KVM Switch before.
Thank you

 

[kanewolf]

I want to use my mouse and keyboard ( USB, both ) for 2 PC's connected to the same display ( 8k - 60 Hz )
Does this work, guys ?

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B1YFCPGX/

I never used a KVM Switch before.
Thank you

First thing, are both computers compatible with HDMI 2.1 ? O do you have to use displayport for 8K output ?

 

[siouxx]

Yes, of course.
Both PC's with HDMI 2.1

 

[kanewolf]

Yes, of course.
Both PC's with HDMI 2.1

OK, not everyone realizes that to use a KVM you have to have a consistent output from both PCs. We get questions all the time where someone will ask about a laptop with HDMI and a PC with DVI.
I see a few HDMI 2.1 units, but I am not enthusiastic about any. My go-to reseller monoprice does not have an 8K unit. I might wait a little while to allow manufacturers to get products out. Reviews of the units I do see are mixed. So it is a question if you want to risk a couple hundred dollars on a unit that might work or might not.

 

[siouxx]

Thank you
I will buy one without HDMI
Only for the mouse and keyboard, and when I switch from PC 1 to PC 2, for HDMI I'll use the TV input hdmi

 

[kanewolf]

Thank you
I will buy one without HDMI
Only for the mouse and keyboard, and when I switch from PC 1 to PC 2, for HDMI I'll use the TV input hdmi

That is probably a better answer for now. 8K just doesn't have a lot of support yet.