video cable extension

[MSAgent]

Folks, I would like to have my machine in one room, and monitor in another, where i can get a extended video cable for cheap? or is there such cable?

 

[AnAndAustin]

I'm pretty sure there is a limit in length of the standard 15pin Dsub which monitors use, lots to do with syncronising and degradation. You may get above 2m (6.5'), you may not. What I would suggest (and have done myself) is to use TVout on the gfx card, run this to my VCR which my monitor sits on which can take VideoIn/SCART (also limited in length) and output through a standard RF (TV set) lead which can run 15m+ (about 50'), hardly the highest quality solution but excellent for viewing movies etc on my big screen TV in my livingroom while keeping my PC in my bedroom. HTH.

 

[max105]

You can get cable extensions from most electronic stores that carry computer accessories. You can also get them at most online stores too. I got mine off of ebay for $7-8 shipped. Pretty cheap in my opinion. But again, the longer the cable you extend...the more distortion you're going to get on your monitor. My cable was about 6' long I believe. When I plugged it into my Princeton 19" monitor, the picture was distorted and wavy. But when I plugged it into my old 14" monitor, it didn't seem to have any problems. Of course, I'm running at a much lower resolution too. I wouldn't plan on using this on a main monitor that you would use all the time, but would be useful for a 2nd monitor for an old linux box or file server.

Here's one from Amazon for about $5 + shipping.
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[max105]

Btw, if you want...you can get some off from ebay. Just make sure you check the seller's ratings and buy from a reputable seller.

cables on ebay

 

[MSAgent]

thanks, dude