How to use vga to s-video?

If i have two pcs and one monitor can i use both the dvi and vga ports ? ?

• I have a new monitor for my pc which has 1 dvi, 1 vga and 1 hdmi port on the rear. I have 2 high end pcs, one for bussines and one for pleasure and both have high end graphics cards, , both with 2 dvi ports and no vga. If i connect one pc from dvi to dvi and the other from vga to vga (via convertor) will the monitor have any conflicts if they are both pligged in at the same time ? ? BUT, , ,Please note, , only one pc will be on at any given time, , ,they will NEVER both be switched on at the same time. On the other hand, , i have a vga to hdmi convertor to hand and a spare hdmi cable, , , , will this work instead of the vga cable ? ? Both pcs have seperate keyboards and mice, and both have sepeate soundcards as well. A kvm switcher would be an idea, but i have everything i need to continue if any of my suggestions will work. SO, , in a nutshell, , , , Can i have both the dvi and vga ( or hdmi ) ports connected on the monitor at the same time, , with only one pc on at a time ? Will the hdmi route be better quality than the vga, , as both will need convertors (which i have ) , , , one pc has an internal audigy 4 soundcard with a 5:1 surround sound system ,and the other an external pro quality soundcard and pro studio grade audio monitors. Would appreciate any ideas or thoughts on the best way to move forward. I have everything i need but am reluctant to try out my ideas in case i screw things up or destroy anything in the process. Many thanks, , kev

• Answer:

  If the input sources (VGA, DVI) are switch selectable on the monitor itself, your approach should work. It's just easier and space-saving to use a KVM switch.