Linux Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 As mobile working has been getting more important for me, I would like to free the setup on my desk from a few cables. I have a Surface Pro 7+ fro work and a Clevo gaming laptop (see signature), which are currently connected to a 32" 4K@60Hz display via HDMI+DP. The Surface has a USB-A and a USB-C port (both 5Gbit, USB-C with PD), the gaming laptop has 2 USB-A and 2 USB-C 10Gbit ports. Connection preferable via USB-C in each case. I would like to be able to connect both laptops at the same time. Input devices run via Bluetooth. A camera, printer (USB-A) and an external USB-C hard drive are mandatory USB devices. 1Gbit ethernet too, of course. The Surface should be chargeable via USB-C PD (60+W), the gaming laptop has its own 200W power supply. Then I don't need the Surface power supply anymore. I've only ever used docking stations for individual devices, which is why I'm asking what the right product is for switching between the laptops? In the medium/long term, it might not be a bad idea if the docking station supports 4K@120Hz in case I ever buy a monitor with a higher frequency. Any advice? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linux Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 I now know that this only works properly with a KVM switch. To simplify the search a little, I have shortened the minimum requirements; all KVM switches should fulfil the rest: 2x USB-C host connection (1x with at least 60W PD) At least 1 additional USB-C port 1x DP (4K/120+Hz ready) 1x RJ45, 1Gbit is sufficient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linux Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 Holy moly. https://www.store.level1techs.com/products/hardware They have some switches meeting my criteria, but these start at 600$. Whew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reciever Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 The requirements kind of confuse me a bit as it seems (to me) that you want a KVM that also functions as a dock? Wendell's products in that genre are all derived from Rextron which is a Taiwan based manufacturer. I have been testing a couple of their products for work purposes, while it appears they wont work for my scenario they are fairly well made. I dont think I have seen a a KVM with an Ethernet port that functions as internet access. You will find some that have it included but usually for the purpose of serial command (remote control of the KVM) Telegram / TS3 / Twitter 2700X to 5800X3D upgrade! With a 10850K cameo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linux Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 I had a couple of days to brood about the situation and the longer i think about it, it makes less sense. The improvement for my current situation would be minimal. It would make more sense to invest in a display upgrade with an integrated USB-C hub or KVM switch. Most of these already support USB PD up to 65 or 100W. There are even gaming displays on the market with these specs. Time to think some more about it. 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaker Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Yeah I went to an MSI with it all built in, less cables around too and for high bandwidth connections with DP compression it makes life easier and more reliable. Sager NP9877 Hybrid Watercooled setup, D5 pump with dual 140MM fans integrated into custom stand. All controlled via temp outputs from GPU and CPU. 17.3" 1440p 120Hz display + 32" 4k MSI IPS 160Hz display 9900KS @ 4.8Ghz (47x102Mhz) All core, delid with rockit IHS, liquid metal RTX 3080 @ 1920/8000 shunt mod 32GB (16x2 dual rank) 3280Mhz DDR4 CL16 1TB SM961 SSD 2TB SN770 SSD Dual 330W PSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linux Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Which one do you have? The 32" Optix or MPG version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaker Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 MPG version since it was heavily discounted. 1 Sager NP9877 Hybrid Watercooled setup, D5 pump with dual 140MM fans integrated into custom stand. All controlled via temp outputs from GPU and CPU. 17.3" 1440p 120Hz display + 32" 4k MSI IPS 160Hz display 9900KS @ 4.8Ghz (47x102Mhz) All core, delid with rockit IHS, liquid metal RTX 3080 @ 1920/8000 shunt mod 32GB (16x2 dual rank) 3280Mhz DDR4 CL16 1TB SM961 SSD 2TB SN770 SSD Dual 330W PSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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