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Ethernet cables

TornApart
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Ethernet cables

Hey all wanted to see what cables you thought/think are best to run for gaming. I have a 75 foot run to a ps4. It’s run under the house and off the ground. Cat5,6,7? Any particular brand? I have 300mbps and have plans to go to 1000 in the next few months.
Model: R7000|AC1900 Smart WIFI Router
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plemans
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Re: Ethernet cables

Cat5 wouldn't support it. Cat5e would.

So would cat6-7. 

I'd probably go at least cat 6 if it was me. It supports 10g speeds up to 55m. so if you upgraded in the future, you'd have no problem hitting the 75ft run with it at 10g speed. 

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TornApart
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Re: Ethernet cables

Thanks for the reply. Are some shielded better than others?
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plemans
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Re: Ethernet cables

Take a look at this. https://gamingcpus.com/cat5-vs-cat6-vs-cat7-ethernet-cables

it goes over them. 

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