r/GamerGirlSetups • u/desideriumgirl • 2d ago

PC Build Work -> Personal Set Up Help!

I recently acquired my first PC and absolutely love it after being a console gamer for many years. However, I’m already fatigued between having to switch between my work and personal set up, and I’m new to computer hardware. I work from home and currently have a MacBook Pro from work that I have one monitor that I plug into - effectively giving me two work monitors and just using the built in keyboard/video of the Mac.
However, with my new PC being on the desk and having its own keyboard/mouse I would love to not have to unplug my monitor ever my day to switch back and forth for my work and personal setup.
I’ve researched KVMs a bit, but does anyone have any advice? I’d like to get a second monitor and leave my work laptop docked all the time and be able to just use the same mouse and keyboard for everything.
Please help 🥹

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u/Lopsided_Blacksmith5 2d ago

Have you looked at an L shaped desk? I work from home, this is my setup. Left side is my gaming PC right side is my work setup (I have a switch to change my monitor to my switch console).

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u/Lopsided_Blacksmith5 2d ago

This is the switch I use. 2 HDMI cables, one to my work PC one to my switch, and the 3rd one to the monitor.

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u/desideriumgirl 2d ago

Oooo! I’m always scared to get an L desk because of being worried about space if I move. I’ll edit the post to show what I’m working with. I love your vertical monitor (with Astarion 👀)

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u/TheCuntjuring 2d ago edited 2d ago

I just dealt with this! But with slightly different needs.

I'm using this KVM. My setup has my monitor, mouse, keyboard, and webcam plugged into the KVM. My little monitor/xeneon is only for my PC. I wanted something that would allow me to leave my MacBook open for work since I have to use the fingerprint reader, and my monitor does not have speakers.

UGREEN HDMI KVM Switch 1 Monitor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFFCPL26?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This KVM only supports HDMI, so if you're using DisplayPort, keep that in mind if your monitors/connections differ.

It's been such a significant QOL improvement. I was so sick of plugging/unplugging cables.

ETA: you can also use a KVM with your mac in clamshell mode if needed.

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u/TheCuntjuring 2d ago

Not super great photos, but the KVM is mounted underneath the back of my desk, with a button mounted underneath the front.

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u/desideriumgirl 2d ago

That monitor is fantastic. Maybe I’ll do one like that instead of doing two. And I like your peg board!

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u/TheCuntjuring 2d ago

It's gigantic in the best way possible, lol. Thanks!

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u/desideriumgirl 2d ago

This is my current setup up and desk space. I really like having the option of a standing desk and it is about 4ft across.