Amazon is flooded with 'Cat 8 Gaming' cables. We cut them open and ran 10Gbps tests to see what you actually need.
Buy a standard, round Cat 6 cable from a reputable networking brand (Monoprice, Cable Matters, Belkin). It will handle up to 10 Gbps, perfectly…
Does a Cat 8 cable actually lower gaming ping compared to Cat 6?
No — electrons travel at the same speed through both, and testing found zero ping difference; a cable doesn't process data, it's just copper wire.
If you search for an Ethernet cable today, the top results will heavily advertise "Cat 8 Ethernet for Max Gaming Speed." These cables are wrapped in braided nylon…
What happened when cheap "Cat 8 Gaming" cables were tested with a Fluke analyzer?
Two of three generic $12 "Cat 8" cables from unknown Amazon brands failed basic Cat 6 crosstalk standards — they were essentially mislabeled Cat 5e wire.
A cable does not process data. It is copper wire. A Cat 8 cable cannot give you lower game ping than a Cat 6 cable. Electrons travel at the exact same speed through…
Why should I avoid flat Ethernet cables for long runs?
Manufacturers stop twisting the internal copper pairs to make the cable flat, and that twisting is what protects against electromagnetic interference —…
Avoid "flat" Ethernet cables for runs longer than 15 feet. To make the cable flat, manufacturers stop twisting the internal copper pairs. The twisting is what…
Buy a standard, round Cat 6 cable from a reputable networking brand (Monoprice, Cable Matters, Belkin). It will handle up to 10 Gbps, perfectly future-proofing your…
Amazon is flooded with 'Cat 8 Gaming' cables. We cut them open and ran 10Gbps tests to see what you actually need.
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