Are there any cheap VGA switches?

[Leo_A]

I have a 4:3 CRT monitor that my PC and Dreamcast share that I'd like to avoid changing cables all the time.

As a alternative, were there ever any DC VGA boxes that had a pass through port for your computer's VGA cable that turned themselves on only if the DC is powered up and otherwise passed through your computer's VGA signal to your monitor?

I can only seem to find pretty pricey VGA selectors so far. I don't need anything fancy like remote control switching and such, just something mechanical where I can press a button to go between my Dreamcast and my PC.

[Gamereviewgod]

Search for a KVM Switch. They'll be dirt cheap and get the job done.

[roushimsx]

Monoprice, sucka (http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10106). Whenever you're ever shopping for any A/V stuff (cables, splitters, KVMs, whatever), always hit Monoprice up for at least a look-see.

[skaar]

Monoprice ftw. I agree.

[frap]

As a alternative, were there ever any DC VGA boxes that had a pass through port for your computer's VGA cable that turned themselves on only if the DC is powered up and otherwise passed through your computer's VGA signal to your monitor?

Yes. There is a Performance brand VGA adaptor that is exactly what you need. It allowed one monitor and one set of speakers to be shared by the Dreamcast and a computer.

It may be difficult to find now, so you may be better off with the regular VGA cable and a KVM switch. Good luck.

-frap

[SkiDragon]

Monoprice, sucka (http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10106). Whenever you're ever shopping for any A/V stuff (cables, splitters, KVMs, whatever), always hit Monoprice up for at least a look-see.

Just so you are aware, I bought one of those blue switches for my Dreamcast, and the resulting picture was all screwed up.