Will a HDMI splitter reduce response time?

[BG44097]

I used to use a display port for my TV however it has broken due to a faulty product. As my GPU only has a vga, HDMI and display port the only option is a HDMI splitter. I play a lot of CS:GO which requires response times to be perfect. Will a splitter have any significant quality loss or response time issues as I've heard nothing but bad things about them.

 

[oczdude8]

Why do you need to use a splitter?

 

[Math Geek]

never seen anything written about the products in reference to response times. an active splitter would be the best idea to minimize any effects of splitting the signal. this would be one that plugs into a power source to keep the signal boosted for both monitors.

have to do some searching but never actually seen a review of such a product to know how it effects gaming, if at all.

 

[Math Geek]

Why do you need to use a splitter?

clearly he had a tv using a DP input and then a monitor using the hdmi. DP is broken so splitting the hdmi would still allow for the monitor to be used for gaming and the tv to get a signal for whatever use he had for that.........

 

[jdlech]

Just speculating, but I think it might delay the signal by a couple of milliseconds. If you can notice that, then you're eyes and ears are far better than most humans. (and can probably hear dog whistles)
Splitters are just solder joints at worst and single chip repeaters at best.
Quality loss might be a concern if you use longer cables, or buy a really cheap splitter. The casing should act as a faraday cage, maintaining shielding along the entire length of the cable..