I suspect the answer is a solid "no", but I've decided to ask anyway...
What: Are there any current displays that will do 4-way split screen with 4 inputs?
Why: Work-from-home means I have 4 monitors on my desk. Everything works fine on 2 vertical mounts, but I got to thinking it might be...
HA! My Pro was only just delivered last night...
I have to deal with a 2meg pipe, so it will be a while before GoW, Uncharted 4, Journey, Persona 5 and the KH3 update are done.
Add to that a passing interest in Anthem and a friend asking if I'd play Division2 with him...
The stack of just PS...
3.5" HDs cannot run off USB-spec power, thus the adapter. 2.5" HDs are power misers by comparison, so USB power is enough.
As for BIOS access, perhaps this applies? Don't know what model you have...
https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/542676/where-is-the-jumper-for-resetting-the-bios-located
Another way of looking at this is to buy based on a *much* bigger room (overbuild the system.) Cry once and all that.
You can always keep the volume low on an oversized amp; a small amp will not exceed its rated capacity...
Did the actual hardware fail, or did the windows install go south?
Can you see the internal HD from Ubuntu?
If the HD is still OK and you can still get into the BIOS, take some pictures of the screens relating to installed storage devices and boot order...
Can't say for sure as I only just caved and put in my order for the console & game....but anytime I've run into this issue with other controllers, it was because I hadn't rested my forearms/elbows on anything for a while.
It could be a very big deal depending on who is making the adapter and how it is powered--there's a very strong chance of introducing audible noise to the signal.
Going to second that bit about using Monoprice cables. Here's a link!
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024021&p_id=15428
Which device(s) will be handling the source-switching duty?