Very long HDMI Cables?

FloppyPoppy

FloppyPoppy

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Hello guys:D with the release of steam big picture (i personally find this fantastic) i have been thinking about setting it up. However my PC is in my bedroom (downstairs) im 19 so i kinda want to keep it that way in my room. However i would deffinately like to be able to have big picture working in the front room, not only for me but my father as well who is a avid couch potato but still prefers the concept of playing games in high quality with nice fps. So that brings me onto the question. I run a 30M ethernet cable from the front room to my room, with about 8m spare.

Would having a 25-30M (if they make them?) HDMI/DVI Cable work due to the length of the cable i know having a long Ethernet actually begins to deteriorate the quality of the signal that comes through. Does this happen with "graphic card" cables as well? would it differ through cards i really don't know

I am using a 4GB Gtx680.

Hope you geniouses can help
Thanks in advance for any advice :D
 
From here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI

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[edit]Extenders
An HDMI extender is a single device (or pair of devices) powered with an external power source or with the 5V DC from the HDMI source.[120][121][122] Long cables can cause instability of HDCP and blinking on the screen, due to the weakened DDC signal that HDCP requires. HDCP DDC signals must be multiplexed with TMDS video signals to be compliant with HDCP requirements for HDMI extenders based on a single Category 5/Category 6 cable.[123][124] Several companies offer amplifiers, equalizers and repeaters that can string several standard HDMI cables together. Active HDMI cables use electronics within the cable to boost the signal and allow for HDMI cables of up to 30 meters (98 ft).[120] HDMI extenders that are based on dual Category 5/Category 6 cable can extend HDMI to 250 meters (820 ft), while HDMI extenders based on optical fiber can extend HDMI to 300 meters (980 ft).[121][122]"

Looks like you can run HDMI over pretty long distances, the signal doesn't deteriorate other longer lengths, it becomes attenuated hence the need for some sort of booster.

You may find 15m ok without the added expense of an extender.

Then there is also the option of wireless HDMI...
 
well i was looking more just running a cable i will look into one of the " active HDMI " cables with the electronics in the cable. That seems like the most likely solution for me, Thanks a lot i appreciate it :)
 
I used to have a 30m run of HDMI (two 15m cables) with a cheap signal booster between the cables and never had any issues whatsoever.
 
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