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I’m wanting to move my Xbox to my desk and use my keyboard/mouse on both my PC and Xbox without having to unplug anything.

Is there a kind of switch that will allow me to use the same input for both systems? I’m guessing I’d plug my keyboard/mouse into the switch and the switch into both the PC and Xbox.
 
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Tmac said:
I’m wanting to move my Xbox to my desk and use my keyboard/mouse on both my PC and Xbox without having to unplug anything.

Is there a kind of switch that will allow me to use the same input for both systems? I’m guessing I’d plug my keyboard/mouse into the switch and the switch into both the PC and Xbox.
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Use bluetooth.

I have a Keychron K5 keyboard, and I use it for 3 devices. I just press FN+X to get the different one.

FN+1 = Macbook
FN+2 = work laptop
FN+3 = gaming pc

Depends on your mouse, though. My work pc + macbook are plugged into a dock station where I plug my Logitech G305 into the dock station, so I dont have to switch it when switching computers. But I do have to switch the mouse usb when gaming w/ the gaming computer.

You could use a bluetooth mouse and have the same setup as the Keychron switch feature.
 
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Anyone have a link to that tool that lets you build your own winblows 11 installer with the winblows spybloatware carved out of it?
 
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INTHEMIDSTOFLIONS said:
Use bluetooth.

I have a Keychron K5 keyboard, and I use it for 3 devices. I just press FN+X to get the different one.

FN+1 = Macbook
FN+2 = work laptop
FN+3 = gaming pc

Depends on your mouse, though. My work pc + macbook are plugged into a dock station where I plug my Logitech G305 into the dock station, so I dont have to switch it when switching computers. But I do have to switch the mouse usb when gaming w/ the gaming computer.

You could use a bluetooth mouse and have the same setup as the Keychron switch feature.
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Grabbed a USB switch for my current setup and also grabbed a Keychron + mouse in case I just wanna go wireless.
 
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So, fun fact. The input delay on a keyboard/mouse to Xbox S is SO BAD. Tried to play Fortnite and it was pretty much unplayable and that's after spending an hour trying to get my mouse DPI and in-game sensitivity to curve properly. I eventually realized the TV wasn't on game mode, but even that was only a mild improvement. Still unplayable.

Anyone been able to figure this out?
 
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So, fun fact. The input delay on a keyboard/mouse to Xbox S is SO BAD. Tried to play Fortnite and it was pretty much unplayable and that's after spending an hour trying to get my mouse DPI and in-game sensitivity to curve properly. I eventually realized the TV wasn't on game mode, but even that was only a mild improvement. Still unplayable.

Anyone been able to figure this out?
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if I use my Xbox series x on my tv (claims to have 8 ms latency, 4K 60hz) vs using my 4070 ti with the same hdmi 2.1, even with both controllers or both mouse, it’s a noticeable latency difference.

the 4070 into monitor > XSX into monitor > 4070 into tv > XSX into tv

If I use my XSX, it’s on my computer monitor bc the latency is so bad on my tv. But it’s a Sony x90j QLED not an OLED. Not sure if that matters.

have you tested the Xbox m/k on your monitor? That would be telling if it’s your tv vs your monitor latency issue.
 
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if I use my Xbox series x on my tv (claims to have 8 ms latency, 4K 60hz) vs using my 4070 ti with the same hdmi 2.1, even with both controllers or both mouse, it’s a noticeable latency difference.

the 4070 into monitor > XSX into monitor > 4070 into tv > XSX into tv

If I use my XSX, it’s on my computer monitor bc the latency is so bad on my tv. But it’s a Sony x90j QLED not an OLED. Not sure if that matters.

have you tested the Xbox m/k on your monitor? That would be telling if it’s your tv vs your monitor latency issue.
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I'm at my parents currently, so it's on an old Samsung. I'm not even sure the TV has a Mhz setting.

My monitor is an LG C4, so will test that when I get home.

So, you're saying even in the best case there's noticeable lag when you play Xbox with keyboard and mouse?
 
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So, you're saying even in the best case there's noticeable lag when you play Xbox with keyboard and mouse?
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No sir. I don’t notice any latency on my XSX with m/k or controller on my 1 ms monitor.

I do notice the latency on my 8ms QLED tv.
 
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Anyone have a link to that tool that lets you build your own winblows 11 installer with the winblows spybloatware carved out of it?
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Been meaning to do this if I ever install 11.


Just did a sff build and I have to say im very happy with this case i got for $70 around black friday. Wanted the fractal terra at first but wouldve been a pita for my fe 3090.
Side fans as exhaust with the case flipped so the gpu gets air from the top.
 
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I currently have an RTX 3070 powering my 4k 42" lg.. it performs pretty well in the games that I play, but if I wanted to max out Cyberpunk at 4k, what video card would I have to upgrade to?
 
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Nabi said:
Been meaning to do this if I ever install 11.


Just did a sff build and I have to say im very happy with this case i got for $70 around black friday. Wanted the fractal terra at first but wouldve been a pita for my fe 3090.
Side fans as exhaust with the case flipped so the gpu gets air from the top.
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Did you go with an AIO or a regular heatsink? Pretty slick case, BTW.
 
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Nabi said:
Been meaning to do this if I ever install 11.


Just did a sff build and I have to say im very happy with this case i got for $70 around black friday. Wanted the fractal terra at first but wouldve been a pita for my fe 3090.
Side fans as exhaust with the case flipped so the gpu gets air from the top.
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I have this same build, almost to a tee. Today I checked temps and my cpu was at 65° during battlefield 6. I did not do the gpu flip thing.

meshroom d
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4070 ti
Peerless assassin mini
1x140mm arctic p14 pro exhaust fan
1x90mm arctic p9 pro exhaust fan
Corsair platinum 850w sfx
MSI B650 I edge

I swapped the fan out of the peerless assassin mini with an arctic 120mm p12 pro.

runs very cool. I made 1” wooden blocks for the legs to stand on to give it a little extra air flow



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INTHEMIDSTOFLIONS said:
I have this same build, almost to a tee. Today I checked temps and my cpu was at 65° during battlefield 6. I did not do the gpu flip thing.

meshroom d
7800x3d
4070 ti
Peerless assassin mini
1x140mm arctic p14 pro exhaust fan
1x90mm arctic p9 pro exhaust fan
Corsair platinum 850w sfx
MSI B650 I edge

I swapped the fan out of the peerless assassin mini with an arctic 120mm p12 pro.

runs very cool. I made 1” wooden blocks for the legs to stand on to give it a little extra air flow



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With the 1inch blocks, flipping the case probably won't have a big difference for you.

I went with https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-c14s it does reach 90c during cinebench but sits around 60 during gaming and it is quieter than I expected.
 
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Beautiful cooler. Noctua is goat.
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Maybe it's the tariffs, but they seem to be on their way to pricing themselves out of the market. I say that as someone who has an embarrassing amount of Noctua products. They might still make the best air coolers, but you can get 90-99% of the performance these days for 33-50% of the price. especially if you don't mind a little more noise.
 
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