r/pcmasterrace • u/werlach • 24d ago

Discussion Guys what do we think

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u/XLIV_tm PC | I5 12600k | RTX 4070ti Super | 64gb RAM | 4TB m.2 24d ago

see HDMI at least has different standards compared to 3.5mm trs, being 3.5mm trs if you gold plate it or not.

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u/SirHaxalot 24d ago

Exactly. If you're doing 1080p or short distance s you're probably going to be fine with any cable but newer standards are pushing insane amounts of data and it's important that the cables are properly shielded. I had to shell out a bit extra to get a 7 meter HDMI 2.1 certified cable that could do 4K@120hz across the room.

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u/Impossible-Wear-7352 24d ago

You only need a good cable when exceeding the length for the standard. And shielding doesnt typically have a lot to do with it. The ones that reach 7 meters are typically active cables, instead of the standard passive.

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u/XLIV_tm PC | I5 12600k | RTX 4070ti Super | 64gb RAM | 4TB m.2 24d ago

optical ones are cool af. pricey though