Maximum VGA Cable Length?

TSDible

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I looked around and couldn't find any definative answer on this.

Does anyone know what the maximum realistic length for a VGA cable is?

TIA
 

rbV5

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These guys have 100' for UXGA (1600x1200). I use a 25' model for my HTPC, and its excellent for 1080i with no noticable difference to my short cable. That 100' cable has to getting close to max without amplification.
 

Matthias99

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From that link:
Accommodates cable runs up to 100ft without a booster (in most cases)

I've definitely seen issues with VGA cables as short as 15ft (albeit in electrically noisy computer labs). In an environment without a lot of EMI, you could probably push 100ft, but you might see degradation at high res/refresh rate settings.