Cable connects the PC in another room to a wire.
Cable connects the PC in another room to a wire.
Hi everyone. My computer needs to move to another room due to high heat during summer, and the cable for monitors and peripherals is about 3.5 meters or 11 feet long. I’m wondering what’s the best way to handle these runs. I already have a predefined path for them. I’ve been checking active cables because of possible signal loss, but haven’t found proof they’re unreliable. I just want my PC to direct the heat elsewhere without changing the cable setup. Thanks!
You shouldn't notice wear at 11 feet. Just use 15' cables and it should be okay. Even 20' or 25' cables work if you want, since noticeable wear starts around 50' with good quality cables.
These short runs can be extended to longer distances with high-quality cables. For extended reach, KVM extenders work well, allowing video and low-bandwidth USB devices to pass through a Cat6 cable. Standard USB cables paired with a hub on your desk are suitable for storage solutions like flash drives. https://www.amazon.com/Basicolor-Extende...B07DJ56875
Right near you, you don’t require complicated cables. I’ve set up something comparable (thanks to the summer heat), making my home office much more pleasant when it’s warm outside. My configuration uses one 4K screen linked via a 15-foot DisplayPort cable. The screen includes a built-in USB 3 hub, which connects through a lengthy USB-A to USB-B cable. This setup lets me plug in my keyboard, mouse, and a few other devices straight onto the display, and it also functions as a powered USB hub. You could swap in a USB-A extension cable, or use a powered USB hub for your peripherals. My audio system plugs into the 3.5mm output on my motherboard, so I have a long 3.5mm cable going into the office to link my receiver.