Low lag USB splitters?

[sabersmith]

Hi, I'm new to DB and I plan on running 2 accounts in the upcoming MMO Star Wars The Old Republic

. I will be using 2 physical computers connected to 2 different monitors. What is the best way to go about this?

My mouse & KB are both USB, I would prefer to use just one KB/Mouse as desk space is limited in my computer room. I have read that some multiplexers can cause lag (i HATE lag). and the KVM switches ive seen are only for the old ports.

Can anyone recommend a good USB cloner w/ low lag? or am I going about this the wrong way?

p.s. I'm not sure if it matters but i plan on running 2 of the same class when i DB. Haven't decided on one yet, will probably start sith warrior - juggernaut so i don't have to worry about dying so much. But, I would like to switch over to commando at some time, so I'm not sure how well targeting would work.

[Sajuuk]

Have you considered using a software solution such as ISboxer?

[sabersmith]

Have you considered using a software solution such as ISboxer?

how would that work with 2 different computers?

[MiRai]

how would that work with 2 different computers?

Magic.

I'm sure Lax could tell you all the technical details about the inner workings of Inner Space but... almost all
multiboxing software works between multiple computers.

[sabersmith]

Magic.

I'm sure Lax could tell you all the technical details about the inner workings of Inner Space but... almost all
multiboxing software works between multiple computers.

hmm. does it send the key commands over tcp/ip through the local router or something?

My computers only have one ethernet port each so they cant directly connect via a crossover cable.

I wonder how much lag that involves, hmm.

I'd also like it to be able to scale. I will be starting with 2 accounts, but if i don't find it too difficult and see the need for it i might go to three or 4.

The reason for the separate computers is i'm kinda a graphics wh*re and I need to run the game maxed. Though it only really needs to be maxed on my main since I will spend most of my time looking at one screen anyway. 27" 1080p 1ms main screen w/ 19" 1280x1024 on second box.

main will be a bulldozer 8 core and 6950. and second will be a core 2 duo w/ a gtx 460.

[Apps]

Running seperate computers isnt an issue.

Just as Fenril and Sajuuk pointed out. ISBoxer can handle multiple computers. You control (play) on one. Use multiple computers, or one single computer... your choice.

Perhaps its worth the Free trial version time of ISBoxer to test it for yourself and determine if you are ok with the amt of lag. Nothing in wow is 1:1. graphics and server lag will most likely be what you see.

USB Cloning is not a good choice for just 2 accounts... its doable... just not the best option in my opinion.

[sabersmith]

So after some research it looks like USB can't be split. The only solution would be to go wireless and have all computers have the receivers set to the same channel.

I don't exactly relish the idea of changing keyboard & mouse though.

Running seperate computers isnt an issue.

Just as Fenril and Sajuuk pointed out. ISBoxer can handle multiple computers. You control (play) on one. Use multiple computers, or one single computer... your choice.

Perhaps its worth the Free trial version time of ISBoxer to test it for yourself and determine if you are ok with the amt of lag. Nothing in wow is 1:1. graphics and server lag will most likely be what you see.

USB Cloning is not a good choice for just 2 accounts... its doable... just not the best option in my opinion.

I'm planning ahead for when Star Wars: The Old Republic comes out. I missed the WoW boat & it's a little too late for me to hop aboard. Will ISBoxer work w/ SWTOR?

I'm slightly concerned about the software option because BioWare has said they aren't providing an API for the game, or at least at the start of the game.

[Sajuuk]

I would count on ISBoxer working with SWTOR. Lax is an awesome guy and will get support in as soon as he can.

At least I hope he will.

[ElectronDF]

Did you think Vetra items (USB broadcasters) would work? They aren't cheap, but don't need any software.
5 port 1 device http://www.vetra.com/845Utext.html
5 port 2 device http://www.vetra.com/845Ukmtext.html

I would probably try to box SWTOR also. Mostly depends on /follow and /assist. Also, there will be NO, NO auto attack, every attack has to be done manually. Not sure if you can target a mob or if you just click into space like Diablo. But I will probably just use a seperate mouse's 4th and 5th thumb buttons to do a macro (if they will even exist) for /follow and /assist.

[Ughmahedhurtz]

Some caveats to consider:

• You will not be able to use multiboxing software (due to transmission lag) unless the units are all connected to the same router/hub. (For the nit-pickers, yes I know there are some caveats to this caveat but the basic idea still stands. GTFO.)
• Hardware options are expensive and reliable (Vetra, etc.) or cheap and may not work great (wireless keyboards/mice) depending on conditions at your desk and distance between the two PCs/keyboards/etc.
• Software multiboxing apps like ISBoxer/HKN/etc. do not allow "KVM" style control of your second PC, with the exception of Mojo and Octopus as far as I know. You will need something like Input Director (the best option) or Synergy (has issues with mouselook) or Multiplicity (has issues with mouse capture preventing broadcast from the second PC back to the first PC in FTL setups) if you want to be able to mouse over to the second PC and control it.

Tell us what your budget is and your current home network setup and we can help with details.