Question Need a new ethernet cable. Recommendations?

[qxii]

In need of a new Ethernet cable that will go from my router to my computer so it needs to be atleast 1 metre. I have a lot of questions and probably more if anyone replies:

Is CCA better than pure copper? Should I buy Cat6A over 6?

I found this one on Amazon. Is it the best value for the price and does it check all the right boxes?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monoprice-...prefix=monoprice+ethernet+cable,aps,63&sr=8-4

Thank you in advance for any replies

 

[tennis2]

Don't overthink it. You're only running 1m

 

[qxii]

Don't overthink it. You're only running 1m

Idk what this means, I learnt everything I know about ethernet cables in the last 15 minutes so idk what is appropriate for only running 1m

Thank you for the reply

 

[nigelivey]

CCA isn't actually rated so go copper, avoid flat cables, other than that pretty much anything!

 

[tennis2]

For gigabit ethernet at 1m, a CAT5e is fine.

Yes, pure copper is better / more durable even though CCA will work just fine for 1m anyway.

You can probably find a cable at your local hardware store or buy from monoprice directly. No need to clog up the postal system and stuff amazon's pockets for this.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=11382

Monoprice Cat6 3ft Black Patch Cable, UTP, 24AWG, 550MHz, Pure Bare Copper, Snagless RJ45, Flexboot Series Ethernet Cable - Monoprice.com

Monoprice™Cat6 3ft Black Patch CableUTP, 24AWG, 550MHz, Pure Bare Copper, Snagless RJ45, Flexboot Series Ethernet CableMonoprice™ FLEXBOOT™ Series of cables feature a thinner cable b

www.monoprice.com

 

[faalin]

Use pure copper wire 23-24 AWG, Unless you've spent the money on upgrading your computer and modem to something above 1GB ports anything over CAT 5e is not needed.