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Partnering data cables with power cable?

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Unless you've got some really crappy cables that leak EMI like crazy, or if you're pairing them with high voltage cable, you should so no impact at all.

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Quick question. 

 

When doing a bit of a distance run from desk to PC (10-15ft), will you see any noticeable negative impact on data cables (cat6/usb) if you partner them with a power cable (e.g. zipties/velcro straps) to keep them tidy?

 

PS: Kind of a ubiquitous question; wasn't sure where to post it.

 

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Unless you've got some really crappy cables that leak EMI like crazy, or if you're pairing them with high voltage cable, you should so no impact at all.

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I've done some pretty jank shit with power and data cables around 20 feet and I've seen no immediately obvious effects.

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7 minutes ago, Lurick said:

Unless you've got some really crappy cables that leak EMI like crazy, or if you're pairing them with high voltage cable, you should so no impact at all.

 

4 minutes ago, tmcclelland455 said:

I've done some pretty jank shit with power and data cables around 20 feet and I've seen no immediately obvious effects.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

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1 minute ago, mynameisjuan said:

Yes there is a difference but only at the far end of the spectrum. Nothing noticeable in real world usage. 

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