How long is too long?

[Pentanagon]

pun intended.

 

I would like to know how long my HDMI 2.1, Displayport, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 cables can be without any loss of quality or speed. I'm moving houses and in my new setup I would like to have my PC around 7-8 meters (16.5 - 26 ft) away from my desk where I'll be sitting, and I am quite the FPS player so I need precision and high speeds. 

[DrM]

usb cables can be a max of 15 feet before needing an active extender. i dont know about video cables though

[paddy-stone]

HDMI is around 15 Metres I believe... have used those myself with no problems. USB is going to be tough, depends on what speed you need I guess 3.0/2/1  - and degrades badly even on those usb to ethernet, says that USB 1 is going to be most likely... I'd seriously consider dropping some cash on thunderbolt if you need it badly, it's etiher that or some creative thinking about straight line wiring

[SageOfSpice]

I've never really had any issues with HDMI, honestly. Apparently it's good up to 50 feet.

USB is only good up to 15 feet without a repeater, and even with a repeater, Windows and some devices simply do not like dealing with the flakiness.

 

Why do you have to have your computer so far away?

 

[Pentanagon]

@SageofSpice for accessability.

 

Anyway, I found this: http://www.yourcablestore.com/USB-Cable-Length-Limitations-And-How-To-Break-Them_ep_42-1.html

 

I thought about buying an active USB 3.0 hub and a 2m USB extension cable. That shouldn't give me any problems, right? (pls someone confirm before I buy it, senpai)

[SageOfSpice]

5 minutes ago, Pentanagon said:

@SageofSpice for accessability.

 

Anyway, I found this: http://www.yourcablestore.com/USB-Cable-Length-Limitations-And-How-To-Break-Them_ep_42-1.html

 

I thought about buying an active USB 3.0 hub and a 2m USB extension cable. That shouldn't give me any problems, right? (pls someone confirm before I buy it, senpai)

I'm running a 30ft active repeater extention to a 1m powered usb, and it's working alright. It was sort of finicky on Win 8.1, but I've had no problems with 10.

[Pentanagon]

2 minutes ago, SageOfSpice said:

I'm running a 30ft active repeater extention to a 1m powered usb, and it's working alright. It was sort of finicky on Win 8.1, but I've had no problems with 10.

Do you play any FPS games?

[SageOfSpice]

1 minute ago, Pentanagon said:

Do you play any FPS games?

Not competitively, but there's no perceivable input lag from what I have tried.

[Pentanagon]

Just now, SageOfSpice said:

Not competitively, but there's no perceivable input lag from what I have tried.

Alright, thanks. I'm willing to cut back from 8m to 2m, I'll be legitimately mad if I should notice any problems with that setup.

[CrackheadKyle]

6 hours ago, Pentanagon said:

pun intended.

 

I would like to know how long my HDMI 2.1, Displayport, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 cables can be without any loss of quality or speed. I'm moving houses and in my new setup I would like to have my PC around 7-8 meters (16.5 - 26 ft) away from my desk where I'll be sitting, and I am quite the FPS player so I need precision and high speeds. 

HDMI I have had a I believe 25-30 feet HDMI and signal was fine but I still advise an extender and extender is require for USB and Displayport also I am curious is this PC being put in like a closet or separate room and being set via like a hole in wall

[Pentanagon]

5 minutes ago, Savageiste said:

HDMI I have had a I believe 25-30 feet HDMI and signal was fine but I still advise an extender and extender is require for USB and Displayport also I am curious is this PC being put in like a closet or separate room and being set via like a hole in wall

None of the above, I literally just want it to be a few meters away from my deks in the open so I can reach all the ports easily and open it if needed.

[CrackheadKyle]

Just now, Pentanagon said:

None of the above, I literally just want it to be a few meters way from my deks in the open so I can reach all the ports easily and open it if needed.

Oh ok so it is getting proper airflow putting it in a closet restricts that and air would just get hotter and hotter hmm so few meters as a stupid american that means 9-15 feet you should have no problem with extra long cables but don't be anymore than 5 meters if so buy repeaters to repeat your signal

[Pentanagon]

7 minutes ago, Savageiste said:

Oh ok so it is getting proper airflow putting it in a closet restricts that and air would just get hotter and hotter hmm so few meters as a stupid american that means 9-15 feet you should have no problem with extra long cables but don't be anymore than 5 meters if so buy repeaters to repeat your signal

Just to be safe, I'll buy 3m Displayport and HDMI cables and 2m USB (3.0 and 2.0) cables and connect  them to active USB hubs. I think I should be on the safe side with that while still somewhat achieving my goal.

[CrackheadKyle]

Just now, Pentanagon said:

Just to be safe, I'll buy 3m Displayport and HDMI cables and 2m USB (3.0 and 2.0) cables and connect conenct them to active USB hubs. I think I should be on the safe side with that while still somewhat achieving my goal.

Kool

[Pentanagon]

Just now, Savageiste said:

Kool

I was hoping for something like "yeah, don't worry, that's definitely gonna work without any input lag etc. whatsoever, you're a smart man Penta and every woman wants to be with you"

[CrackheadKyle]

Just now, Pentanagon said:

I was hoping for something like "yeah, don't worry, that's definitely gonna work without any input lag etc. whatsoever, you're a smart man Penta and every woman wants to be with you"

Don't push your luck

[Pentanagon]

Just now, Savageiste said:

Don't push your luck