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Different Length HDMI cables?
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Author:  Ransom [ 07 Dec 2010, 17:38 ]
Post subject:  Different Length HDMI cables?
Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum as far as registration goes, but I've been on here reading posts for years.

Sorry that my first post is a question, but I'm hoping you guys can help me out!

I have my PC in a closet (for sound purposes). I previously ran a 25ft HDMI cable from the PC to my monitor. I recently switched out the single 27" Dell 2707 for 3 Asus 27" monitors for surround gaming. The problem is that I am now running slightly different length cables for this. I have 2 25ft cables, and 1 33ft cable. Will this be a problem for them to be in sync? I'd hate to be getting headaches later due to slightly different response times.

Thanks for your input,
Ransom
Author:  Paradigm Shifter [ 08 Dec 2010, 14:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: Different Length HDMI cables?
To be honest, I doubt 8ft makes a great deal of difference.

As the monitors are the same, you could set the three monitors to clone, and run an on-screen stopwatch on them to test whether one is behind, the others. Having said that, not sure it will really show you anything.
Author:  Ransom [ 08 Dec 2010, 15:49 ]
Post subject:  Re: Different Length HDMI cables?
I went ahead and got 2 that are 33ft and still have 1 that is 25ft. I can't tell a different, but I set the side monitors with the 33ft cables just in case it makes a difference. That way my main monitor will be the one ahead. I couldn't pass up the deal, since I got hooked up with good Manhattan cables for $19.99 each (vs $45 each).

Thanks for the input. Now I'm working on figuring out how to get bezel adjustments for my games (ie: NFS: Shift). I hate having things jump from one screen to the other, it gives me a headache after a while. :)

Ransom
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