Reddit reviews IOGEAR 2-Port 4K USB DisplayPort Cable KVM Switch – GCS52DP
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DisplayPort computer switchSwitch between 2 DisplayPort computers from a single keyboard, mouse, and DisplayPort 1. 1 monitor (Please set your monitor to DP1. 1)DisplayPort1. 1 and HDCP compliant.DisplayPort1. 1 and HDCP compliant.4K resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @30HzComputer switching via remote switch button. Requirements: console - DisplayPort monitor, standard 104-key wired USB keyboard, standard 2 or 3 button wired USB mouse, speakers and microphones (optional). computers- DisplayPort port, USB Type-A port, Audio ports (optional). operating systems - Windows 7, 8. 1, 10, Mac OS X 9. 0+, Oracle Solaris, Linux, UNIX, and other USB supported systemsBacked by IOGEAR’s 3-year and FREE lifetime technical support
Resolution and refresh rate specifications are regularly included in the tech specs of DP KVM model.
You can see here where they advertise 4k(4096x2160) at 30hz.
Here is a model advertised at 4k(4096x2160) at 60hz.
Finally, here is one that advertises at UHD(3840x2160) at 60Hz while also supporting DP 1.2a.
KVMs aren't straight pass through. There is a board sitting in between your computers and the display. Its capabilities will dictate performance you receive on the output. There is also the cost being a factor. If OP wants DP 1.2a support they are going to spend hundreds of dollars. I think they are better off trying to get the cable from Valve.
This ^
https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-2-Port-DVI-D-Switch-GCS932UB/dp/B076ZDQDN4/
I have a PC setup where I can hit a button and switch between two different PC's using a switcher device. If you can find one that switches between hdmi and display-port, but also has what is needed to switch your pc speakers. Then it would just be 1 button press and presto.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B076ZDQDN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
This is the one I use, you could maybe use a display port to hdmi adapter on the switch end, and get away with this one. I am not sure how that will go over though, maybe someone more tech savvy can chime in. Just throwing this out there I am aware it's not cheap.
Awesome, thanks for that.
This will handle the consoles switching with one HDMI port using one button - nice and clean:
https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-TeckNet-Bidirectional-Switcher-Supports/dp/B07SWJG2DY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=hdmi+switch&qid=1574052012&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNkdYV1hFVk8xNEFJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjczNzY3Mk43MDBQN0ZaVU0wRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODg3Njk4OUtFMUhRT0lFVjFGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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With the mouse and keyboard... If you are focused on gaming, you could probably do better for the price. But, at the end of the day, Logitech is a good brand and if you like the feel and happy with them - then its a good choice for you :-)
I'm assuming (let me know if any of it is wrong):
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With your monitor being 1080p 144Hz, this presents an interesting challenge as i assume you would like to keep that functionality. So i can provide 2 options, one that might keep the high refresh functionality on your gaming laptop and will cost a lot more (but would be a cleaner 1 button solution) or the one i would do to save a buck and will definitely keep high refresh (2 button solution):
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Option 1:
In THEORY (only because i haven't tested it and can't say for sure - maybe someone else with first hand experience can chime in) you could get a DP KVM that can do 4k 30fps which would maybe allow for 1080p 120fps
Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-2-Port-DisplayPort-Cable-Switch/dp/B076ZDQDN4/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=displayport+kvm&qid=1574051617&sr=8-3
(or find one specifically stating it can do 1080p 144Hz with DP connectors)
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If it does work, then you would need:
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It would 100% work and give you output but as i said, i cant guarantee you'll keep high refresh with this KVM and its a bit of an investment on a hope. But will allow you to click one button and have everything swap over.
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Option 2:
Get a USB switch to toggle only the USB devices between the computers. This means that you would have to switch the display input on the monitor manually but it wont affect any high refresh rate.
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Selector-Computers-Peripheral-One-Button/dp/B01MXXQKGM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=kvm+switch&qid=1574051808&sr=8-5
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Then i would get the following for connecting to the monitor and computers:
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Hope this helps - let me know if you need me to clarify anything and feel free to check me out on youtube ("TechLens" - same pink monitor logo as on reddit) Like, share etc if you want to say thanks! :)
Just get a kvm for your setup. They're not too expensive:
https://www.amazon.ca/IOGEAR-GCS52DP-2-Port-DisplayPort-Switch/dp/B076ZDQDN4/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=kvm&qid=1569855071&sr=8-15
IOGEAR 2-Port USB DisplayPort Cable KVM Switch (GCS52DP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076ZDQDN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_cMOLn3r9TvYNB