Dual PC Setup

[LucaFire]

So I'm planning to have a dual PC setup (not dual monitor) where I use two separate machines for separate purposes. I was wondering whether anyone would be able to recommend a video or website where they provide useful information on how to get a clean setup?

Thanks.

 

[bliq]

2 machines, 2 sets of keyboard/monitors/mice? or trying to use a single set of KVM with both machines?

Also, what are you looking for when you say "clean setup"? people who do this want different things out of their setups.

 

[okcnaline]

Fill this out and I'll deal with the recommendations.

Introduction:

Approximate Purchase Date:

Budget Range:

System Usage from Most to Least Important:

Are you buying a monitor:

Do you need to buy OS:

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:

Location: City, State/Region, Country -

Parts Preferences:

Overclocking:

SLI/Crossfire:

Additional Comments:

 

[LucaFire]

2 machines, 2 sets of keyboard/monitors/mice? or trying to use a single set of KVM with both machines?

Also, what are you looking for when you say "clean setup"? people who do this want different things out of their setups.

You see, that's what I need some help on deciding 😉 I'm sorry I haven't been able to decide on a more full and complete plan.

 

[okcnaline]

Please fill the following guide out so we can figure out what you're trying to do.

Introduction:

Approximate Purchase Date:

Budget Range:

System Usage from Most to Least Important:

Are you buying a monitor:

Do you need to buy OS:

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:

Location: City, State/Region, Country -

Parts Preferences:

Overclocking:

SLI/Crossfire:

Additional Comments:

 

[kittle]

So I'm planning to have a dual PC setup (not dual monitor) where I use two separate machines for separate purposes. I was wondering whether anyone would be able to recommend a video or website where they provide useful information on how to get a clean setup?

Thanks.

I ran 2 PCs connected to a single monitor/keyboard for quite a while, and it worked good for me. Eventually I upgraded my PC enough so I could run everything on 1 PC, so I consolidated.

In order do do this you will need a KVM switch. This lets you switch the control between PCs when you want.
Its a fast click of a button on the KVM or tap of button on your keyboard. You will need to make sure the plugs on the kvm switch match the plugs you have on your PC, monitor, keyboard, mouse. AND you should get a good quality kvm switch. Use of a wireless keyboard/mouse is possible, but I dont recommend it.

The problem is you will not be able to see the output from both PCs at the same time on 1 monitor. If this is not what you want, then you will need to get separate monitors for each PC. You will also need to make sure your desk is big enough to hold both monitors.

The setup you use mainly depends on what you want to do with each of the PCs.

 

[LucaFire]

Please fill the following guide out so we can figure out what you're trying to do.

I already have my primary work computer for documents and YouTube related subjects. I am planning to build another computer primarily for gaming although I might also use it for YouTube.
I am currently undecided on whether I'll be buying completely new mouse and keyboard. I might just unplug them from one computer when not in use and quickly put them into the other.

Introduction: PC Gaming Computer - Computer to be Purchased

Approximate Purchase Date: Later Than Oct. 31st, 2015

Budget Range: $1 000

System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Gaming
Recording Gaming
Streaming

Are you buying a monitor: Not at Time of Purchase for Second PC - Later

Do you need to buy OS:
Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Newegg
SuperBiiz
Amazon
OutletPC
(Am Flexible in Website Chosen)

Location: Annandale, VA, USA

Parts Preferences:
Part List Supplied Below

Overclocking: Most Probably Not

SLI/Crossfire: Optional

Additional Comments: Here is the setup planned for the gaming PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/LucaFire/saved/rHFrxr (Also I know that the GPU price hasn't been set. It's set around $290)

 

[okcnaline]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($115.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Crucial V4 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($35.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($223.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1001.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-16 22:54 EDT-0400