Should I use Cat6 or Cat7

[Eziomandude]

I am getting a new internet setup new modem,router,cables,etc... and am wondering should I get Cat6 or Cat7. What would be best? I get download speeds of 300mb/s and 50mb/s upload (according to TWC).

 

[noriel]

Cat7 is your best option, since you have the budget for it , then get it and enjoy the benefits of it

 

[Baumy15]

do you stream media between wireless and wired devices? if yes get cat7 for future proofing your network. if not go with cat6

 

[PsyKhiqZero]

Depends on your budget. But if your only running short distances with little EMI interference cat 6 is all you need. However if your going to run cable through walls and your budget allows for it, you may as well get cat 7.

 

[USAFRet]

Cat5e does gigabit performance out to 100 meters. There is pretty much no reason to pay extra for Cat6 or 7.

 

[Eziomandude]

Well if it helps I plan to run a cable anywhere from 30-45 feet from my current setup to my gaming room. I also willl be using the http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC6GJ0?colid=G2G2NI7Z1ZTV&coliid=I1SORMJSKNJUH0&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl as my modem and the http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YGULK90?colid=G2G2NI7Z1ZTV&coliid=IZG3CZ2ESMWSS&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl as my router. I will be upgrading my router its just I need that to get by for like 2 weeks and my current all in one modem is picky in what position it needs to be in.

 

[USAFRet]

Cat5e = 100 meters = 330 feet.

 

[kanewolf]

Even if you buy cat6 cable, most people can't terminate it to cat6 standards and have no way to test for cat6 standards. Solid copper -- NOT COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM (CCA) cat5e will work for just about anything.

 

[Karadjgne]

A proper Cat6 termination is a royal pita. Cat5e is much simpler and unless you are looking at large amounts of electrical interference, Cat5e works plenty good enough not to worry about grounding issues.