xvszero t1_iujbite wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Depends on the length. Generally speaking, no, but if you're running a super long cable it might. Cat5/6 is supposed to be good for up to 300 feet or so.

tezoatlipoca t1_iujchwc wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:37 PM

And if you don't want to have a long ethernet cable snaking through your house, look into ethernet-over-power balens or powerline adapters- they start at ~$60 for a pair.

Though, really if you're going from one side of the house to another why not just go wireless? Unless its an older console that isn't wireless, even then get an ethernet to wireless adapter/access pt. I assert that unless you are god-tier ranked globally your play is not going to be significantly impacted by a few extra ms of latency from a wireless setup.

kerrigan_queenn t1_iujdj8d wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:44 PM

theres no reason not to run a cable. wifi can get all kinda interference and is less reliable

MrThr0waway666 t1_iujk5zr wrote on October 31, 2022 at 8:29 PM

You'll get way faster speeds with a hard line, and if you're going across the house just run it under the floor or behind a wall.

It's not just about your ping in gaming, you can also enjoy much better download speeds with a hard line. I went from 20mbps download over wifi to ~115mbps with a cable. The biggest games take maybe 40 minutes to download compared to well over an hour or two.

muklan t1_iujkddk wrote on October 31, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Thats...not how latency works, on the last mile.