/r/cableadvice

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This subreddit was created to be the place to ask for and discuss cabling advice.

Primarily for computer networking/systems, but feel free to ask for any advice regarding cabling.

All submissions should be self posts, possibly asking for advice, a link to a how-to guide, a how-to guide that you have written, or any other cable-related story that offers advice!

Submission Guidelines

  1. Please do not post pictures of completed setups, use the existing subs linked below.
  2. Most cable-related submissions will be accepted, keep it reasonable!

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/r/cableadvice

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Need Acer Monitor Power Replacement

I'm looking for a acer monitor model xfa243y power cord, not an extension but one that actually powers the monitor and plugs into it. I'm not sure why its hard to find on amazon or google. I just want to make sure it is the right one!

If anyone could help me out please let me know!

3 Comments
2024/10/30
17:18 UTC

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Need help with DVI Cable!!

Recently got a HD CRT that only supports DVI and not HDMI. How would I hook up something like the switch or PS4/PS5 to the DVI? Correct me if I’m wrong, but DVI is only image and not audio, right? Is there some sort of converter that has HDMI to DVI plus RCA? Please help lol 😂

10 Comments
2024/10/30
16:44 UTC

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Please help me identify this headset cable. These are both sides of it. The black side goes into the headset and the clear side goes into a VOIP telephone

11 Comments
2024/10/30
12:25 UTC

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Dvi to hdmi ?

Hi guys, how would I go about connecting this monitor to my ps5 the monitor only takes dvi. I don’t really need audio as I mostly use headphones connecting to the console

19 Comments
2024/10/29
20:30 UTC

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best hdmi to usb converter cable?

I have a drawing tablet that needs an hdmi plug in, but my computer only had usb. I got the computer for free, so I never really looked into what kind it is. my more tech savvy teacher recommended one for 15 dollars on newegg, but reviews said the website and the seller themselves were sketchy. Amazon also recommended me ones that had Trojans on them. is there just an overall recommended one for me to look at? any help is appreciated, thank you.

8 Comments
2024/10/29
01:39 UTC

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What the F typa cord is this Im starting to lose my temper getting the run around with these subreddits and no actual answers

I know for ceertain it is not a mini or micro usb its the one with the silver outline that im tryna match the other one actually is a mini usb or whatever same as my phone but that port is completely destroyed and cant be fixed

Please god I just need to know what type of cord to go buy or order online so i can finally use this camera again.

I have difficulty with anger and ive gone through countless keyboards getting nothing useful from google, bing, yahoo, etc Its as if this camera fell out of a whole other parallel universe with a jack for a type of cord that simply has never existed. nobody I asked has had an answer that isnt a mini or micro usb or other similar cords. its starting to really tick me off

I swear I wanna go back in time and ************* the person who decided to make so many ******** cord types this is beyond infuriating my blood is boiling just thinking about this stupid camera.

at this point I might just smash the whole damn thing to pieces with a hammer and toss it.

Please help

edit: I changed the first paragraph cuz one of my pics wouldnt upload for some reason.

https://preview.redd.it/pvoe9ggxtjxd1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61f4dbad2407c0319286a12f6886fe1ba04effd6

12 Comments
2024/10/28
19:32 UTC

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HDMI 2.1 to DP 1.4 cable or adapter?

Hello everybody, I'm not very active in reddit but I have a question that I could not find a definitive answer yet.

I have seen a deal for the Monitor MSI MAG401QR online and I'm not sure if I would be able to use it properly with my current hardware.

The monitor have a resolution of 3440x1440p 155Hz and HDR.

I have a notebook Acer Helios Predator PH16-71 that as a RTX4070 and a HDMI 2.1 output.

I have seen that this MSI monitor have 2 HDMI 2.0 outputs and it will only deliver 3440x1440 at 100Hz, but it has one DP 1.4 output that is capable of 3440x1440 155Hz. (Also it has a USB-C input but I do not want to use it to connect to my notebook)

My question is: Is there a cable or adapter that is able to connect my HDMI 2.1 notebook output to DP 1.4 input in the monitor that will provide at least 3440x1440p 144Hz with HDR enabled?

I have seen some adapters only but apparently they only supported DP to HDMI and not HDMI to DP.

Any info or tips would be apreciated.

1 Comment
2024/10/28
17:23 UTC

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Recently bought a Ross solid state cassette deck, what kind of cable would work in here?

4 Comments
2024/10/28
02:25 UTC

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Knockoff snes controller can anyone tell me what wire corresponds to what?

6 Comments
2024/10/27
17:55 UTC

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Can’t find a replacement for this cable

This cable for my old Wacom graphics tablet is hanging on for dear life and I haven’t been able to find a replacement for it. There are plenty of angled USBs that would fit into the port, but don’t have the extra length of where that letter B is, so the actual metal part doesn’t reach the hole. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

29 Comments
2024/10/27
15:01 UTC

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Help with this HDMI/VGA ???

17 Comments
2024/10/26
23:52 UTC

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BENFEI Video/Audio Capture Card Not Working

As the title says, I bought a BENFEI capture card - HDMI in to USB-C out - off Amazon and it doesn't work even if following the exact instructions (which aren't exactly detailed) for ensuring it works with OBS.

It's not capturing my PS5's video nor audio - the audio specifically cuts in and out at consistent intervals. I had followed both the instruction manual and the product page's instructions yet I'm still having issues. Changing the HDMI input cable, USB slot, nor restarting my PC, PS5, or OBS does not fix anything. OBS also does not seem to be the problem because I can listen directly to the capture card, hearing the same audio issues so it's not some hidden filter.

I have seen one video with the exact capture card working as intended, following the same instructions, with a Switch instead of a PS5 so it's led me to think it's either faulty or outright incompatible although it is advertised to work.

I have already emailed BENFEI's support but I don't really expect any reply considering how cheap their site and product seem. I'd hate to have to buy a card that's like 5x+ more expensive but guaranteed to work if this is something I can troubleshoot on my own, especially since I'm not very technically literate so there could very well be something simple I'm misunderstanding.

2 Comments
2024/10/26
22:04 UTC

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How to find an outlet plug-in for this cable?

I thrifted these string lights but it didn’t come with a way to plug this cord into a wall outlet. Anyone know how I should search for an outlet adapter? Spent a long time e trying on Google already and only seemed to figure out that this is called a “round power cord”.

13 Comments
2024/10/26
21:19 UTC

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how to make this cable longer

15 Comments
2024/10/25
11:04 UTC

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Need the Female end of this 10-pin connector

The closest I've gotten is that I'm looking for a Female 10-pin mini DIN connector.

But the results I've found so far don't match up with the pin spacing and indentations I need.

Can anyone help me ID the Female connector I need?

Thanks!

https://preview.redd.it/vf79m2u3lqwd1.png?width=472&format=png&auto=webp&s=9eb10ca9eb6ae0fef4f99d71d2e0436941c41d7a

5 Comments
2024/10/24
17:10 UTC

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What is this?

9 Comments
2024/10/24
14:07 UTC

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What is this?

I recently had to get xfinity home internet for my apartment as they only have landline connections (or so i thought) but i recently stumbled across this cord it doesn’t match my coax cables i’m used to twisting on in previous apartments so im wondering is it a way to get internet into my apartment or something completely different?

33 Comments
2024/10/24
03:46 UTC

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What are these 2 cables coming out of the wall?

6 Comments
2024/10/23
19:56 UTC

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Need a cable for this damaged CPU

💀

73 Comments
2024/10/23
05:29 UTC

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I’m lost

I have an antenna cable for a keyless entry system that I need to replace. It’s a solid wire with an RCA connector on one end and the other end is open. The wire itself looks like solid copper (not stranded) with a silver coating on the outside. I cannot find a cable with an rca connector that goes to a solid wire. What on earth is a cable like this called?

2 Comments
2024/10/21
23:37 UTC

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