I need longer display cables for a better managed cable situation but I’m not entirely sure on what to buy.

I have an 160htz 2k Ultrawide and another 2k Ultrawide stacked on top of that. Does length matter? I have a standing desk too

I guess what Im wondering is, is there a recommended cable brand or just get whatever, and does length matter for performance?

Appreciate any assistance

  • GatsbyEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    As long as it’s not like VGA or another analog format, cables are a digital signal. For the most part its either it works or it doesn’t. Length is a consideration if you’re going like 50-100 feet, but you could get a powered cable or a signal booster in that case.

    If you’re doing higher framerate make sure the cables rated for that, but otherwise you’re just paying for the physical build quality, ie, bending/unplugging-plugging frequently without damage

    • boothin@kbin.social
      5·
      1 year ago

      While IN THEORY true, testing has revealed that there is definitely a number of cables that say they are rated for a certain spec, but don’t actually meet the spec, so the signal can fail or deteriorate despite everything being within the stated spec. I would personally stay away from the random no name cables that are weirdly super cheap, and just stick with the more well known brands like monoprice or infinite cables

    • bmoney@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      nah i would like to rock DP cables as thats just what im used to. is that better than goin hdmi?