Solved Monitor connections

madcratebuilder

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Most newer monitors have both HDMI and DVI connect ports. Is there any reason I can not have one computer attached to the monitor with HDMI and a second computer attached with DVI, as long as only one computer is supplying a signal at a time?

The reason I ask is I have three Raspberry Pi's that I would like to attach to a monitor with a HDMI switch that has three inputs and one output, still have my Win box attached with DVI.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom, Dell and Lenono LT's
OS
Win8/8.1,Win7-U64, Vista U64, uncounted Linux distor's
CPU
AMD and Intell, 9590, 8350, i5 3570k
Motherboard
CFVFZ, GA990FXA, Z77e-itx
Memory
Corsair G Skill
Graphics Card(s)
Crossfired Sapphire HD 7950 Vapor-X, ASUS R9 280X TOP
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX2770SMH 27" / ViewSonic VX2433 LCD 24"
Screen Resolution
1080i HD
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 Pro
OCZ Agility 3's
OCZ Vector's
WD's Blue, red, green, Velociraptors
Seagate USB3 & Hybrid's
ASUS Blu-Ray
ASUS DVD
PSU
Corsair AX1200i, Seasonice 850 Gold
Case
Cooler Master HAF 922 & HAF 932, Lian Li Train case.
Cooling
Air, Glacer 240L expanded, custom EK loop with duel D5's
Keyboard
Microsoft SideWinder X4 USB Keyboard / Logitech 250 PS2
Mouse
Logitech G500 / MS wireless 5000
Internet Speed
Best of 5ms / 75+ dn / 12+ up More or less.
Antivirus
MS esentials-MalwareBytes
Browser
Firefox Chromebook
Hi Madcratebuilder. If your monitor has multiple inputs (most recent models have at least 2 inputs) you should have no problems connecting several computers at once. You just use the source or input button to select the input you need. It will work fine.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Bluethunder II
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and numerous virtual machines
CPU
AMD FX-8350 Vishera 32nm Technology @ 4.2 GHz default
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 (Socket 942)
Memory
G Skill 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 1204MHz (11-13-13-31)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Super SC ACX 2.0+ with Back Plate
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium HD Audiophile PCIe
Monitor(s) Displays
LG L227WTG x 3
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 16:10
Hard Drives
238GB Samsung850 PRO SATA Disk Device (SSD)
1863GB Seagate ST2000DM 001-1CH164 (SATA)
1397GB Seagate ST1500DL 003-9VT16L(SATA)
466GB Western Digital WDC WD50 03AZEX-00K1GA0 (SATA) x 2
932GB Seagate ST310005 28AS SATA Disk Device (SATA)
PSU
Enermax Revolution87+ 1000 Watts Gold Certified Power Supply
Case
Rocketfish Full Tower
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Push Pull 120mm Fans
Keyboard
Logitech K740
Mouse
Logitech G100S Laser LED + Logitech Gamepad F310
Internet Speed
500 mbs down and 30mbs up
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Pro & Avast and MSE on certain Virtual Machines
Browser
Firefox (Main) Chrome, Internet Explorer (Back Up)
Other Info
Logitech X 230 2.1 Stereo System and 5.1 Yamaha RX V2090
B&W DM6 Monitor Speakers + Center and Surround Speakers
Using Mouse Without Borders (Google it)
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