Question Support on Setup or KVM Suggestion

[kahnekt]

Hi all see this image.

Can anyone help with this setup

This is my setup – I would like to get support on what I need to : See image attached

1. Use 1 mouse, 1 keyboard and 1 headset
2. How do I connect the 2 work displays together on 1 laptop
3. Can I connect all 3 monitors into the kvm

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fonlnrwi815lh5y/Screenshot 2021-12-16 210915.png

 

[sizzling]

Are you wanting to use the keyboard and mouse on both pc and PS4? I don’t see what you need a kvm, just connect all monitors to the pc.

 

[kahnekt]

@sizzling , i want to use 1 laptop for work and 1 game pc for home

I do not want to plug in pc and laptop daily for changing between .

another view https://www.dropbox.com/s/w25noafl1obu5a9/Screenshot 2021-12-16 214107.png

 

[sizzling]

Ah got it. What display outputs does the laptop have, if only HDMI you won’t be able to do this. Does the laptop support display over USB-C? What resolution are the monitors?

 

[kahnekt]

Thank you @sizzling

Work Screens p2422h - uses DP /HDMI

Game Screen MSI (mag 274 qrf ) - uses DP to Game PC ( also has HDMI / Type C )

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fonlnrwi815lh5y/Screenshot 2021-12-16 210915.png

Better image of desired result

 

[sizzling]

Thank you @sizzling

Work Screens p2422h - uses DP /HDMI

Game Screen MSI (mag 274 qrf ) - uses DP to Game PC ( also has HDMI / Type C )

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fonlnrwi815lh5y/Screenshot 2021-12-16 210915.png

Better image of desired result

Thanks but the key question is what display outputs does the laptop have? If you only have HDMI and USB type A the best you will achieve is 2 external monitors.

 

[kahnekt]

Okay Sorry missed that >

Laptop Will Have HDMI OUT - https://www.dell.com/support/manual...f5292d-3b53-4087-807e-294a6ac41121&lang=en-us

• One HDMI 2.0 port
• Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Display port USB Type-C ports and Thunderbolt 3

Desktop has DP / HDMI / USB C / VGA

What if i ran 3 monitors to a MST Hub via DP and then from that to a KVM ?

Or will a KVM work with out MST.

Thank you for your replys.

 

[sizzling]

What if i ran 3 monitors to a MST Hub via DP and then from that to a KVM ?

Good idea. I see no reason why it would not work but I will say I have never tried that. With only 1 HDMI and 1 USB-C with display port support I don’t see another way of getting 3 monitors connected to the laptop. You would use a USB-C to DP cable.

 

[kahnekt]

Update to the current setup.

This is how it is currently cabled.

I am using a laptop keyboard which isnt ideal for work screens, i am sharing the Logitech Mx master mouse with its multi-device button pairing.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lvmmofomhinnxf6/DESK SETUP CURRENT DECEMBER 2021.pdf

 

[kahnekt]

Here is what i ended up setting up in our work from home study.

Using a Ugreen USB Switch i can now use 2 devices and 1 key board, 1 Mouse and 1 Headset.

Desigin
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pgmdh4wh0k674mc/Screenshot_20211228-181154_Dropbox.jpg

Full Room
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mkn7qaiozwwsv8y/IMG-20211228-WA0028.jpg

Desk Top Area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/imnmkcd5uiteda4/IMG-20211228-WA0031.jpg

In Colour
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1klk9yfl4kaj8gr/IMG-20211228-WA0020.jpg