Solved Multiple computers, one monitor?

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Just thinking out loud here.
I have three displays (left/center/right) that I use with Windows 7. I have an older computer that will have XP on it for older games. Can I connect the center display to the older computer using the DVI or VGA port (currently using the display port with Windows 7) and select which input I want to use on the display? Right now I have Input Source set to "auto".

I do have the ability to run XP mode on this computer but I'm not sure how 3D games would run.
 
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My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Professional 64bitIntel i7-5960X64GB Corsair Dominator 2400MHz3 EVGA GTX980's
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
Intel i7-5960X
Motherboard
EVGA X99 Classified
Memory
64GB Corsair Dominator 2400MHz
Graphics Card(s)
3 EVGA GTX980's
Sound Card
on board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 Dell E2715H 27"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (5760x1080)
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Samsung 950 Pro 1TB M.2 SSD,
Western Digital Black 2TB HDD's x5
Western Digital Black 1TB HDD's x3
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Corsair AX1200i
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Corsair 750D
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Corsair H110i GT
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Corsair K70
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Corsair M45
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IE 11, Google Chrome
I already done it. As Input Source is set to "auto", it will run the Win XP if the main computer is off.
 

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    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
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    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
I have 4 comps connected via a four port KVM switch to my 'center' monitor. Two are connected (video) via hdmi/dvi cables to two (l & r) 16-9 monitors. I have them 'color coded'. If they're all off, just turn on the one I want to use. If one is on, push/select KVM (color) for another computer & turn on the appropriate monitor.
(Actually I have a two port KVM plugged into one of the ports on the four port KVM, I can plug any comp, inc. laptops in a fifth set of leads) It does work.
 
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Windows 7 Home Premium bitamd?4 gig
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Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
toshiba 505
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium bit
CPU
amd?
Motherboard
?
Memory
4 gig
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S27D360 &S24D300 - Acer K222HQL - Eizo 21" (4x3)
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720 -1600x900 - (eizo 1024x768
Hard Drives
240 ssd
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amd (?)
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logitech tackball
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360 total security
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firefox portable 29.0.1
Thanks for the ideas.
A couple weeks ago, I took my displays off my desk to make a new small shelf that sits under the displays. Fell at work and hurt my wrist so I wasn't able to do anything. Now that I'm a little better I need to get the shelf finished and start measuring for the proper length of cables I'll need.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional 64bitIntel i7-5960X64GB Corsair Dominator 2400MHz3 EVGA GTX980's
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom build
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
Intel i7-5960X
Motherboard
EVGA X99 Classified
Memory
64GB Corsair Dominator 2400MHz
Graphics Card(s)
3 EVGA GTX980's
Sound Card
on board
Monitor(s) Displays
3 Dell E2715H 27"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (5760x1080)
Hard Drives
Samsung 950 Pro 1TB M.2 SSD,
Western Digital Black 2TB HDD's x5
Western Digital Black 1TB HDD's x3
PSU
Corsair AX1200i
Case
Corsair 750D
Cooling
Corsair H110i GT
Keyboard
Corsair K70
Mouse
Corsair M45
Internet Speed
250 down/10 up
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
IE 11, Google Chrome
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