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Is buying an expensive HDMI cable really necessary?
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I just got a nice 1080p 2ms Response time 60hz gaming monitor and I wanted to know if buying a 30$ HDMI cable even necessary?
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You can get a $10 HDMI. No difference.
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What is the difference between a $100 HDMI and a $20?
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Bias wrote You can get a $10 HDMI. No difference.
Is there a nice brand name for cables like that? I don't wanna buy some generic piece of crap that breaks in 2 hours.
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Yeah Bias is right theres just no difference
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Trapshot wroteBias wrote You can get a $10 HDMI. No difference.
Is there a nice brand name for cables like that? I don't wanna buy some generic piece of crap that breaks in 2 hours.
The only thing that will break on the HDMI are the connectors that will connect into the port. Those will break if you RIP or YANK them aggressively.
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CODLTHAT1OR3O wrote What is the difference between a $100 HDMI and a $20?
This is what I was planning to buy. It's 24$
The Monster Cable Xbox 360 HDMI Cable is capable of delivering the Xbox 360 gaming experience at a high definition resolution as high as 1080p with realistic surround sound. This replaces the standard cables that come with your system with a convenient single cable solution to your high definition needs. This cable features 24K Gold contacts for maximum digital signal transfer and corrosion resistance. The heavy duty double shielding rejects RF and EM interference to ensure a more realistic and spectacular surround sound. Monster Gamelink HDMI delivers high definition video and 8 channels of Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound through a single cable to get the most out of your Xbox 360 and home entertainment system.
All in one high def digital audio/video cable for easy Xbox 360 hookup
6FT (1.82M) Length
Delivers digital high definition video signal (720p/1080i/1080p)
Delivers 8 channels of pure digital audio for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound
Nitrogen gas injected dielectric insulator for best picture possible and 24K gold contacts for maximum digital signal transfer and corrosion resistance
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i bought a 3 pack HDMI plug bundle from ebay for only $14 so its not really necessary plus theres no difference
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I suggest you search BestBuy, as they have great technology equipment for affordable prices.
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Nope. No difference, had a few good ones, cheap ones. Don't notice a change.
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