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    Hdmi Cable Question??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NateSlink, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. NateSlink

    NateSlink Notebook Geek

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    some one plz enlighten me about what hdmi cables are good, cause some are dirt cheap and some are hella expensive, i dont want to waste money but then again i dont waste performance. or is there actually something better (quality, performance)to use then the hdmi to hook to the tv. THX!


    my computer is the alien ware m9750 with dual 8700geforce graphic cards
     
    NateSlink, Oct 15, 2008
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Just pick one up from Newegg. The Overpriced crap from best buy is, like I said, Overpriced crap. I got the same cable they were selling for 50 dollars for 15 on newegg.
     
    Patrick, Oct 15, 2008
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    Bungalo Bill Notebook Deity

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    That's not totally true. Monster cables are a huge ripoff, but there are some higher quality cables. Try something kind of in the middle.
     
    Bungalo Bill, Oct 15, 2008
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    ColdH2Odvr Newbie

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    From what I've been able to determine, HDMI seems to be a pretty messed up standard. I believe it was adapted from computer display cable standards and isn't good for long runs. Google is probably your best place to start for general (and specific) HDMI info.

    If you need longer runs of hdmi, check out Blue Jeans Cable (no, I'm not associated with them) http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm.

    The stuff is bloody expensive but was the best compromise I could find for long runs.
     
    ColdH2Odvr, Oct 15, 2008
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    < 15ft cables they all will have equal quality. Longer than 50ft then the expensive cables can be better.

    Moral of the story, cheap ones (ie. 3 for 9 dollars like i picked up) work just perfect and you wont be able to tell the difference.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 15, 2008
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  6. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Guess how much the monsters were at best buy? 150 dollars. 50 On Newegg Last I checked. I purchased a 10' gold plated HDMI cable for use with my laptop, and it works wonderfully. I agree, the 3 dollar cables are useless, but the nicer 15 dollar ones work wonderfull.
     
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I purchased a dirt cheap one and its quite good
     
    flipfire, Oct 15, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Why are 3 dollar cables useless? Digital is digital.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 15, 2008
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  9. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    The one that I got broke in half, Literally.
     
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  10. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    you can just make them. really all you need are the two ends. male or female, or male to male, or female to female. You can buy the ends from Mouser electornics or digikey for about $.40 an end connector. Than simply solder on the wires to connect the ends and bam you are good to go. Thats what I do. I have a ~120ft hdmi cable running from my basement to my 2nd floor bedroom on the other end of the house. It cost me $4 with shipping and the wire is much better than any of the stuff you can buy at a store.

    Make sure to use copper wire cause it carries a better signal than aluminum wire.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Oct 15, 2008
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    christine Notebook Guru

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    christine, Oct 16, 2008
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  12. NateSlink

    NateSlink Notebook Geek

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    ya i understand the long the more expensive, but they have gold plated silver plated and w/e bs they have on them ill prolly just get one everone else agrees is a good one on new egg.. THX!
     
    NateSlink, Oct 16, 2008
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  13. Y2J Longhorn

    Y2J Longhorn Newbie

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    monoprice FTW...

    just make sure you get it long enough.. 3 feet is not very long!!!
     
    Y2J Longhorn, Oct 16, 2008
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  14. NateSlink

    NateSlink Notebook Geek

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    ok i found these 2 on newegg.com

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189054
    and
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189053

    there different length (which im looking for a longer one) but one is hdmi-2 and the other is hdmi-3.. are they still the exact same and are they goin to provide very very good performance and quality?

    and for alienware is there something better to use then hdmi to hook up to the tv with better quality/performance. or should i just stick with the hdmi? THANK YOU GUYS ARE SO MUCH HELP!
     
    NateSlink, Oct 22, 2008
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  15. cooljerk_dv

    cooljerk_dv Notebook Geek

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    use monoprice .. high quality cables for a great price
     
    cooljerk_dv, Oct 23, 2008
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