I decided I would never buy another Ethernet cable, ever. If you’re like me, you have a box or drawer with dozens of cables.

The longest an Ethernet cable can be without losing signal is 328 feet, or 100 meters. Regardless of length, Ethernet cables can be run outside, although that requires ones designed for the outdoors.

The following are some of the most common Ethernet cable types used for gaming: Cat5e: Speeds up to 1 Gbps, 125 MHz frequency, and a maximum length of 100 meters. Enough for most gaming setups ...