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Cat7 equipped with Crosshair VI

Cat7 equipped with Crosshair VI

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marzing22
Member
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04-13-2016, 01:39 PM
#1
I checked with others who have similar setups. The Crosshair VI handles gigabit speeds well, but upgrading to a Cat7 cable might not be necessary unless you're experiencing issues. For now, a Cat6 should suffice. Thanks for your time!
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marzing22
04-13-2016, 01:39 PM #1

I checked with others who have similar setups. The Crosshair VI handles gigabit speeds well, but upgrading to a Cat7 cable might not be necessary unless you're experiencing issues. For now, a Cat6 should suffice. Thanks for your time!

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sonicjaydenx
Junior Member
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04-13-2016, 01:46 PM
#2
Cat 7 refers to an uncommon specification, meaning the only distinction lies with specialized equipment.
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sonicjaydenx
04-13-2016, 01:46 PM #2

Cat 7 refers to an uncommon specification, meaning the only distinction lies with specialized equipment.

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FurryFox0202
Member
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04-13-2016, 04:25 PM
#3
Ensure your connection uses Cat 5e unless you have more than 1 Gigabit internet. They offer better value over longer distances. For higher speeds, opt for Cat 6.
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FurryFox0202
04-13-2016, 04:25 PM #3

Ensure your connection uses Cat 5e unless you have more than 1 Gigabit internet. They offer better value over longer distances. For higher speeds, opt for Cat 6.

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JohanSheep
Junior Member
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04-14-2016, 07:37 PM
#4
Cat 6 offers strong performance now and supports extended usage in the future.
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JohanSheep
04-14-2016, 07:37 PM #4

Cat 6 offers strong performance now and supports extended usage in the future.

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InfernoSteel
Junior Member
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04-21-2016, 12:50 PM
#5
Sure, stick to Cat 5e or lower for 1Gbps and above. The exact distance varies with Cat 6 performance—about 100 meters for slower speeds (up to 1Gbps) and shorter for faster ones. For 10Gbps, you’d need around 55 meters, but closer to 33 meters if there’s a lot of crosstalk. Cat 5 can handle up to 100 meters at its rated rate. Unless you intend to upgrade later to 10GBASE-T, it’s not worth the investment in Cat 6.
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InfernoSteel
04-21-2016, 12:50 PM #5

Sure, stick to Cat 5e or lower for 1Gbps and above. The exact distance varies with Cat 6 performance—about 100 meters for slower speeds (up to 1Gbps) and shorter for faster ones. For 10Gbps, you’d need around 55 meters, but closer to 33 meters if there’s a lot of crosstalk. Cat 5 can handle up to 100 meters at its rated rate. Unless you intend to upgrade later to 10GBASE-T, it’s not worth the investment in Cat 6.

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Lest00
Junior Member
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04-25-2016, 12:59 AM
#6
But the cost is almost nothing. You can find it at $18 on Amazon. Another option is a similar Cat 6 cable for $20.
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Lest00
04-25-2016, 12:59 AM #6

But the cost is almost nothing. You can find it at $18 on Amazon. Another option is a similar Cat 6 cable for $20.

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Drew_Taylor03
Junior Member
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04-26-2016, 01:29 PM
#7
The phrase refers to your network speed, not your internet speed.
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Drew_Taylor03
04-26-2016, 01:29 PM #7

The phrase refers to your network speed, not your internet speed.

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_ErikThePanda_
Posting Freak
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04-27-2016, 05:18 AM
#8
If your connection speed is 100mbps, but you're using a gigabit switch and have network shares, consider upgrading to Cat 5e or Cat 6.
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_ErikThePanda_
04-27-2016, 05:18 AM #8

If your connection speed is 100mbps, but you're using a gigabit switch and have network shares, consider upgrading to Cat 5e or Cat 6.

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kbolt
Member
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04-27-2016, 06:38 AM
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kbolt
04-27-2016, 06:38 AM #9

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Velizar06
Posting Freak
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05-05-2016, 12:35 AM
#10
At those dimensions, it's true. I'm used to large parts where that small price gap really matters quickly. A big UTP cat position can become quite costly. However, the typical person usually only needs about one cable. For shorter sizes, they should be okay.
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Velizar06
05-05-2016, 12:35 AM #10

At those dimensions, it's true. I'm used to large parts where that small price gap really matters quickly. A big UTP cat position can become quite costly. However, the typical person usually only needs about one cable. For shorter sizes, they should be okay.

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