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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

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[–] Gatsby@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (5 children)

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

[–] RomeCallen@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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

[–] Klaymore@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

LTT did a cable test and from the cables they tested the DP ones were more consistently good, while more of their hdmi cables were bad or not up to spec.

[–] BobKillsNinjas@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Makes sense, most people buy DP tend to know more about specs and stuff, that would make crappy stuff riskier.

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