Planning to move my PC
Planning to move my PC
Hi, you're looking to relocate your PC for a quieter environment. Given your hearing concerns and tinnitus, minimizing background noise is important. Since you'll be moving above the basement, a 20-30 meter cable should work. For your gaming setup—144/185Hz at 1080p without future upgrades—the cheapest option would be to use a quality Ethernet cable with good shielding and possibly a twisted pair for better performance. If budget is tight, consider a standard Cat5e or Cat6 cable and ensure proper termination. This should help maintain signal integrity while reducing interference. Let me know if you need more details!
You referred to the Basement as part of your setup, but it wasn’t clear how it connects to the rest of the system. Is that the router location? Your current configuration remains unchanged for things like monitors and video cables. I’m not sure why you brought it up—so far we’re focusing only on the internet connection. Using a CAT5e or 6 Ethernet cable, the longest run is about 100 meters or 328 feet. Anything beyond that would need a router or switch in between. You could lay the cable through the basement window to the room window, or drill a hole above you to run it through walls. Did you mention WiFi as an alternative option?
You want to relocate the case to the basement, which means adding several cables—like Ethernet and peripherals. For your monitor, you're unsure about the best choice to maintain a strong signal for gaming, whether it's an extender or the right cable type, all while staying within a tight budget. Someone on Reddit suggested this might be challenging, mentioning that Linus has tried various options before.
The longest video cables can be up to 25 feet or more than 7 meters; anything longer than 5 meters may lower quality. With the latest high-end cables that handle 144Hz 4K video, you might be approaching the wrong end of the line. It’s best to keep your desktop in a separate room and store it in a closet. If you don’t need headphones for gaming, consider using noise-canceling ones instead of dealing with long cables.
I use 20 meters HDMI for 2K at 120Hz without any problems, but if your space is higher than a basement, you probably don’t need that much. I’m guessing you already checked the distance. HDMI wires can reach up to 50 meters for 4K at 60Hz. There are 20-meter Type-C cables with internal fiber. A good USB hub would also be useful.