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How Do I Connect 3 LCD Monitors to 2 Computers Multiple Monitors

#1 Puddin_711

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Posted 25 July 2011 - 04:14 PM

Hello to all, my problem is I have 3 LCD monitors that I would like to connect to 2 computers and be able to switch back and forth to utilize both of them and use one keyboard and mouse. Does anyone know how this can be done. Thank you for you time in advance. I hope I am doing this correctly, I am new to this site.

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Posted 25 July 2011 - 04:53 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394080

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#3 Puddin_711

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Posted 25 July 2011 - 04:58 PM

Thank you so much for your quick response KillerX, but this says it has 1 monitor port and I need 3 (I think I read it correctly).

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Posted 25 July 2011 - 05:21 PM

I had a look around again and i coulod only find ones that can only support up 2 monitor connections.

#5 Puddin_711

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Posted 25 July 2011 - 05:23 PM

Ok thank you so much for trying to help

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Posted 25 July 2011 - 05:28 PM

Maybe have a look on Ebay and Amazon.

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Posted 26 July 2011 - 02:54 AM

You can do it with software instead of hardware, which I have found to be more reliable.

I can't remember the name of the software I used, but there are plenty around. Maybe try http://synergy-foss.org/

All you need to do is network your PCs, then you assign a keyboard shortcut and it will switch PC's. You also need monitors with 2 display inputs, so you can manually switch them from one PC to the other.