Do ethernet cables make a difference?

TomProx · 17 May 2013 at 10:39

As the title says, at the moment i'm using an ethernet cable i received when i got my BT hub, if i were to buy a highspeed gold plated ethernet cable, would it actually make a difference in terms of ping etc when it comes to gaming.

Thanks.
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Minstadave · 17 May 2013 at 10:43

HangTime · 17 May 2013 at 10:49

Not compared to one you'll have got with a BT hub, no.
Just ping your router (probably 192.168.1.254) say 100 times to check you aren't getting any packetloss and that max latency is 1ms or less.

FrenchTart · 17 May 2013 at 11:27

Make sure you buy a Monster audio cable whilst you're at it

Minstadave · 17 May 2013 at 11:29

Directional cables are the way forwards, you want your data to know where to go.

Tealc · 17 May 2013 at 14:03

No.

Cable manufacturers would say otherwise but they just want your money.

Benihana · 17 May 2013 at 14:08

Imagine all the other wiring between you and your ISP, one good cable wont make up for miles of crap

Beerbaron · 17 May 2013 at 14:13

technically yes but majority of cables are likely to be CAT5e which are fine. i dont think i have ever seen a gold plated ethernet cable before

PapaLazaru · 17 May 2013 at 15:02

Beerbaron said:
technically yes but majority of cables are likely to be CAT5e which are fine. i dont think i have ever seen a gold plated ethernet cable before

I've got one.

Did not pay for it mind. Duronic make them.

Dave L · 17 May 2013 at 19:18

Gold sells cabling - look what crap Currys etc etc manage to shift to the masses!!

Locky · 17 May 2013 at 19:22

Nope, internal house networking will not benefit from buying cables made from the finest cold plated cables hell even cat 6 is overkill tbh.