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Yes, we have an Ethernet cable available.

Yes, we have an Ethernet cable available.

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Little_Blakey
Junior Member
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03-15-2016, 05:42 PM
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There are numerous Ethernet cable options available. Cat8, 6, and 5 differ in performance. Which is ideal for streaming, gaming, and regular use?
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Little_Blakey
03-15-2016, 05:42 PM #1

There are numerous Ethernet cable options available. Cat8, 6, and 5 differ in performance. Which is ideal for streaming, gaming, and regular use?

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Karina
Junior Member
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03-15-2016, 10:17 PM
#2
The key distinction lies in bandwidth. You can locate detailed specs by searching online. Cat 5 offers sufficient capacity for gaming, while online play doesn’t require high bandwidth. Latency is more influenced by your ISP and router than the cable type itself.
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Karina
03-15-2016, 10:17 PM #2

The key distinction lies in bandwidth. You can locate detailed specs by searching online. Cat 5 offers sufficient capacity for gaming, while online play doesn’t require high bandwidth. Latency is more influenced by your ISP and router than the cable type itself.

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iTzMarvinPvP_
Member
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03-16-2016, 01:24 PM
#3
Consider Cat5 as being limited to 100Mbps, while Cat5e supports gigabit speeds. The cost gap is minimal now, making it sensible to opt for Cat5e at least. Beyond that, it depends on whether you require 10Gbps over longer distances—Cat6 and Cat6a become relevant—but I think even 100Mbps is more than sufficient for gaming, as most online games operate between a few kbps to 1-2Mbps at best.
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iTzMarvinPvP_
03-16-2016, 01:24 PM #3

Consider Cat5 as being limited to 100Mbps, while Cat5e supports gigabit speeds. The cost gap is minimal now, making it sensible to opt for Cat5e at least. Beyond that, it depends on whether you require 10Gbps over longer distances—Cat6 and Cat6a become relevant—but I think even 100Mbps is more than sufficient for gaming, as most online games operate between a few kbps to 1-2Mbps at best.

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SpArKyEmmaG
Junior Member
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03-30-2016, 06:49 PM
#4
Choose the required length of Cat5e and call it a day. For runs over 100 meters, switch to Cat6. Anything beyond Cat6 offers no benefit for consumer devices.
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SpArKyEmmaG
03-30-2016, 06:49 PM #4

Choose the required length of Cat5e and call it a day. For runs over 100 meters, switch to Cat6. Anything beyond Cat6 offers no benefit for consumer devices.

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chenglee1998
Member
147
03-31-2016, 05:15 PM
#5
Copper Ethernet is designed for 100 meters no matter the rating. Around that distance for any category, you'll need a switch or similar to extend the signal.
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chenglee1998
03-31-2016, 05:15 PM #5

Copper Ethernet is designed for 100 meters no matter the rating. Around that distance for any category, you'll need a switch or similar to extend the signal.

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Jokiis_SVK
Junior Member
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04-04-2016, 09:54 AM
#6
They're all priced identically!
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Jokiis_SVK
04-04-2016, 09:54 AM #6

They're all priced identically!

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ylyes4
Senior Member
572
04-12-2016, 02:02 AM
#7
Cat 5e is now very affordable. You might even locate a place cutting back and getting rid of old wiring. It could be available at no cost.
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ylyes4
04-12-2016, 02:02 AM #7

Cat 5e is now very affordable. You might even locate a place cutting back and getting rid of old wiring. It could be available at no cost.

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sadfenris
Junior Member
34
04-13-2016, 06:57 AM
#8
It's interesting how things turned out. I received a collection of 20x10' patch cables and spent three years sharing them with friends, family, and neighbors.
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sadfenris
04-13-2016, 06:57 AM #8

It's interesting how things turned out. I received a collection of 20x10' patch cables and spent three years sharing them with friends, family, and neighbors.

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Trafko
Member
60
04-19-2016, 11:59 PM
#9
This product offers a 50-foot Cat 6 Ethernet cable in white, designed for high-speed internet connections. It features solid Cat6 wiring with clips and secure RJ45 connectors, suitable for routers and modems. It outperforms Cat5e/Cat5 in speed and reliability.
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Trafko
04-19-2016, 11:59 PM #9

This product offers a 50-foot Cat 6 Ethernet cable in white, designed for high-speed internet connections. It features solid Cat6 wiring with clips and secure RJ45 connectors, suitable for routers and modems. It outperforms Cat5e/Cat5 in speed and reliability.

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itsTiqs
Member
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04-21-2016, 11:34 PM
#10
Confirmed, I operate at 100ft and delivers your complete Gigabit link.
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itsTiqs
04-21-2016, 11:34 PM #10

Confirmed, I operate at 100ft and delivers your complete Gigabit link.

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