[mmmgt]

Hi,
Need some help with purchasing a new monitor.
Currently using a Gigabyte M27Q with a desktop and a laptop that uses 65W PD.

Overall, like the monitor; SIMPLE KVM button and auto switching between devices (shared mouse, keyboard and speaker) but only 15W PD creates the simple inconvenience of having to plug in another USB Type-C to power the laptop fully. So looking for something ‘better’

Requirements
– 1440p to 4K
– 120Hz+ refresh rate with VRR (use AMD card)
– 27″ to 32″
– SIMPLE FUNCTIONAL KVM with at least 3 downstream Type A USB 3.0 ports
– USB Type -C with DP-Alt mode and PD of 65+W minimum
– Display Port 1.4 minimum

Preferred
– Flat (will consider curved)
– DP 2.0
– OLED/IPS

No, this is not being used to game heavy on, but the high refresh rate has spoiled even in windows.

THANKS!

[PCM2]

Hi mmmgt,

Many gaming monitors are unfortunately cursed by low Power Delivery (PD) USB-C, it seems almost an afterthought or box to tick off on a spec sheet or in marketing material. A possible option is the Acer X32 FP, which we recommend for gaming and movies but which really is a great all-rounder if productivity is a focus. It features 90W PD USB-C an 4 USB 3.0 ports and ticks most of your boxes. As I understand it if you have the ‘USB Port Select’ option on ‘Auto’ then it should switch over the USB upstream port (Type-B or Type-C) used for data transfer automatically. And that should correspond to the input you’ve selected, which is easy to do on that monitor as it can be assigned to a ‘Hot Key’ so you don’t need to go through the menu.

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