StarTech.com 4 Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub
Bottom line: The StarTech.com 4 Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the kvm switches category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Switch between four triple head computers
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
SWITCH BETWEEN FOUR TRIPLE HEAD COMPUTERS, WHILE SHARING THREE DVI DISPLAYS, SPE
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 4 Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the kvm switches category. StarTech.com's kvm switches lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for kvm switches of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Switch between four triple head computers
- while sharing three DVI displays
- speakers & mic
- USB Keyboard/Mouse
- and USB 20 peripherals
Full Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model | SV431TDVIUA |
| Wattage | 18 watts |
| Material | Steel |
| Terminal | Physical |
| Unit Count | 4.0 Count |
| Part Number | SV431TDVIUA |
| Switch Type | Push Button |
| Circuit Type | 4-way |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Contact Type | Normally Open |
| Control Type | Full Control |
| Actuator Type | Push Button |
| Compatibility | Switch |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Mounting Type | Rack Mount |
| Connector Type | Usb |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Item Type Name | Startech.Com 4 Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - KVM/audio/USB switch - 4 ports - Desktop (SV431TDVIUA) |
| Full listing title | StarTech.com 4 Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - Multi Monitor KVM - USB DVI KVM Switch (SV431TDVIUA),Black |
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StarTech.com 4 Port Triple Monitor DVI USB KVM Switch with Audio & USB 2.0 Hub - Multi Monitor KVM - USB DVI KVM Switch (SV431TDVIUA),Black is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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