HDMI how well do they stay in?

[Kieran10]

Hey,
So my desk shakes a lot(general bumps to the desk) how well do HDMI cables stay in? And if they become lose can they effect visuals?(e.g refresh rate)

Thanks,
Kieran

 

[JalYt_Justin]

Any display cable shouldn't come loose once it's properly attached. Most have clips now that keep it in place and prevents them from falling out. Without a clip it's hard to say, though I doubt it will affect visuals from it being loose until it's completely out.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I would use HDMI as a last resort.. Display port has higher bandwidth than HDMI and it has locking teeth for the connection. So Display port is better all the way around than HDMI. HDMI does not have a locking mechanism, it will just pull out with enough force, but it should not be a problem for just "general bumps".

 

[SkyNetRising]

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Question from theflightdeck11 : "How well do HDMI cables stay in?"

Hey,
So my desk shakes a lot(general bumps to the desk) how well do HDMI cables stay in? And if they become lose can they effect visuals?(e.g refresh rate)

Thanks,
Kieran

If HDMI cable becomes loose, you loose image on the monitor.

If you have a problem with HDMI cables popping out of socket, then consider using Display Port cables (if your gpu and monitor support that). Display port cables are much more secure and will not fall out. They have a latching mechanism.

If HDMI cable becomes loose, you loose image on the monitor.

If you have a problem with HDMI cables popping out of socket, then consider using Display Port cables (if your gpu and monitor support that). Display port cables are much more secure and will not fall out. They have a latching mechanism.

So there is no in between?

With bad cable you'd also get (immediately noticeable) color artifacts.