Specifically, I need one that supports 1440p resolution at 144hz.
This seems the best one.
but it's $100. Is there a better option?
This seems the best one.
but it's $100. Is there a better option?
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I need a 40 foot long (or more) DisplayPort cable. Is there a cheap option available than this?
- Thread starter Veelk
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I haven't been in the cable market for a while but Monoprice is where I always thought the cheap cables were. No idea about their quality though, expecially when you need those specs.
That is the best option. Fiber optic can handle the distance but that means each end of the cable has a light transmitter in it hence the the cost. Never have to worry about interference.
There may also be issues with signal integrity. I had issues recently when setting up my 'home office' with a KVM switch. Using a 6 ft. DP cable, I had reliability issues where video signal gets lost when switching from one PC to another. Purchasing a shorter 3ft. cable from the same brand solved this issue for me.
Perhaps the issue was more pronounced when using a KVM switch, but the point stands that signal strength/integrity degrades with cable length.
Perhaps the issue was more pronounced when using a KVM switch, but the point stands that signal strength/integrity degrades with cable length.
You can get better deals on fiber optic cables on AliExpress if you are willing to put up with slow shipping. Quick search shows 15-meter cables going for about $65.
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I can, I think. My main question is can I be relatively sure of the quality? I'm pretty new to everything here since this is my first monitor with displayport cables but I want to make sure that it works at 1440p and 144hz.
I'm pretty sure you're going to need a repeater and several cable sections (rather than one continuous cable) if you're connecting something that far, just a heads up. I've seen connection integrity issues at those lengths, even via fiber-optic. I can't explain why, but it happens.
The cables on AliExpress are probably made in the same factory as the $100 one on Amazon. The premium you pay going with Amazon gets you faster shipping and easier returns. So you will have to weigh whether that is worth the difference to you.
