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Confused about cat5,cat5e, and cat6 Ethernet cables

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    I am into gaming a lot and recently I need to buy Ethernet Cable for the same. But as I reached the Shop, it took me plenty of confusions about the different categories of wires the Shopkeeper Offered. From then and there I literally confused between the differences and the upgrades each wire of different name has to offer. CAT5 / CAT5E / CAT6 I play heavy games and I often pal huge lag while playing -As a gamer it just sucks. My Friend told me to use Ethernet Cable instead of WiFi Connection I have gone through different Sources related to Ethernet Cables Guide. It clears my Doubt but not an extent to satisfaction. I have also tried Wikipedia. And to my surprise I looked on on ebay and noticed there are two type of Ethernet cables, cat5 and 6. Again the same question comes to my mind Why cat6 is more expensive than cat5? Does it make any different if i choose cat6 instead of cat5? My Land Configuration -> LAN Chipset Realtek 8111E Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps

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      I am into gaming a lot and recently I need to buy Ethernet Cable for the same. But as I reached the Shop, it took me plenty of confusions about the different categories of wires the Shopkeeper Offered. From then and there I literally confused between the differences and the upgrades each wire of different name has to offer. CAT5 / CAT5E / CAT6 I play heavy games and I often pal huge lag while playing -As a gamer it just sucks. My Friend told me to use Ethernet Cable instead of WiFi Connection I have gone through different Sources related to Ethernet Cables Guide. It clears my Doubt but not an extent to satisfaction. I have also tried Wikipedia. And to my surprise I looked on on ebay and noticed there are two type of Ethernet cables, cat5 and 6. Again the same question comes to my mind Why cat6 is more expensive than cat5? Does it make any different if i choose cat6 instead of cat5? My Land Configuration -> LAN Chipset Realtek 8111E Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps

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      Cat5 vs Cat6 Cables: What are the Differences? | FireFold Blog[^]

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        Cat5 vs Cat6 Cables: What are the Differences? | FireFold Blog[^]

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        It's spam: the site he's linked to has the same name as the company listed on his profile. :doh:


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        "These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined" - Homer

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          It's spam: the site he's linked to has the same name as the company listed on his profile. :doh:


          "These people looked deep within my soul and assigned me a number based on the order in which I joined." - Homer

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          Thanks, well spotted.

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