Voodoo262

Yep, you've got it. I may actually end up stealing your idea for my setup :p:

Yes, that's correct. I'm not a developer for Corsair but I feel like I have a pretty general understanding of how the software works. Essentially, you load a default profile onto the keyboard using the Corsair software (CUE). It will revert to that profile whenever it is not receiving instructions from CUE (if the computer is off or disconnected). Once the keyboard starts receiving instructions from the Corsair software (when the computer boots and loads CUE), it will automatically switch to that profile. So if Computer A is running Profile A, when you switch to Computer A, the keyboard will switch to Profile A Similarly, Computer B is running Profile B. Switching your KVM to Computer B would cause the keyboard to run Profile B If either computer is off in this situation, the keyboard would switch to its default profile because it would no longer be receiving instructions from CUE. However, in my experience, the keyboard won't be animated unless it's connected to a computer that is running and has the CUE program running. Addendum: Also, in my experience, the keyboard animation stops at the user login screen. Not sure if this only happens on Windows 10 or if earlier versions of Windows cause the same behavior. My guess is that the login screen invokes some sort of kernel-level code to prevent malicious applications from taking control of the login screen. Regardless, they keyboard won't load the profile from CUE until after you log in. Until then, you'd be stuck with the keyboard's default profile.

Yes, you could definitely set it up that way. I'm not sure what to tell you about multiple user accounts, though. Both of my computers only have one user :p:

Just a quick update... I decided to pull the trigger on the KVM I wanted, an IOGEAR GCS22U. With the keyboard's supplemental power cable plugged into the USB phone charger, and the keyboard's data cable plugged into the keyboard port of the KVM, I can switch seamlessly between my two computers and the keyboard seems to be working normally. It automatically switches profiles too when it connects to the new computer. I haven't tested trying to get into the BIOS yet but that'll be a project for a different day. Polling rate is still set to default (1). I don't change my CMOS settings often and I have no problems plugging in a different keyboard temporarily to do it. Now to hide all these cables! :cool:

Sorry for the old thread bump, but I am looking to add a KVM to my current setup and I want to know if anyone sees any potential issues with what I'm planning on doing. The KVM I'd like to buy only has two USB ports (not sure which version, but my assumption is that they are 2.0). I will need one for my mouse and one for my keyboard. I am currently typing on my K70 RGB... I have the supplemental "power-only" USB cable plugged into a USB cell phone charger (5.0V 2.0A) to provide constant power to the keyboard, and I have the data USB cable for the keyboard plugged into a USB extension so I can easily switch it between the two computers I will be hooking up to the KVM. I can switch the data cable back and forth between the two computers and the keyboard seems to transition seamlessly, so I would assume the KVM won't have any problems switching either. I guess my question is this: Will it damage the keyboard if I have it connected to a constant power source on the "power-only" plug when there is no power on the "data" plug? Both computers will likely be in suspend mode when I'm away so I want to make sure that the USB charger doesn't damage the keyboard. Also, any foreseeable issues using a USB charger to provide constant power for extended periods of time? Thanks, Rob