[Maxpc]

Hey guys, I have a tech quandary I was hoping someone can help with.

I'm trying to run my xbox 360 through my pc monitor (acer x223w). like many newer lcd monitors, this one has 2 inputs in back (one dvi and one vga). the xbox is connected to the vga input (which i've converter to another dvi in order to connect to my hdmi > dvi cable). i also connected the original rca sound cables through a rca > minijack converter to the pc itself to run sound through the computer (this part works fine). my problem seems to be in switching between the 2 inputs. i tried to switch from digital to analogue (you have to do it through a menu rather than a convenient button and the monitor's manual leaves much to the imagination), but i got no signal and it quickly switched back to the digital signal(i've even tried converting my hdmi>dvi cord to vga and connecting that way, thinking the input needed a vga signal, but that didn't help). does anyone know how i can switch between the 2 inputs without having to use a kvm (as the cheapest one i've found is $70 and i can't afford it right now)?

[NeuroDrive]

Well this depends on a number of factors.....I myself have the same setup as you.

One very important this is take into account would be the monitors capabilities...have you checked that it can switch between inputs convieniently?

Also have you got the 360 on when you try to switch to it from your pc?

If you have no luck with that..try just plugging your 360 in and trying it without the pc on....because a majority of monitors automatically switch to the primary input....

So try with only the 360 in, then if that works...turn your pc on and try and switch from 360 to pc....

You shouldn't need to buy a KVM if your monitor supports both DVI and VGA connections.
Try those things and get back to me.