What Are the Different Computer Cable Types You Need to Know?

Whether you are setting up a new desktop altogether for the first time or you are willing to upgrade your existing PC, getting the best experience depends largely on the components you purchase. If you are not familiar with the choices of computer cables available, we understand the inherent frustration that comes with choosing the common cables and connectors for your computers. Do you need IDE or SATA cables for the right cable assembly? What are the different functions of the necessary cables?

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These cables can get very confusing when you have mere knowledge of the computer cable types you fancy. Here’s a guide to help you quickly identify the common cables and choose the cable assembly that you want the way you want it.

VGA Cables:


What are the VGA cables?


VGA stands for Video Graphic Array. It is one of the common video connectors for computer monitors and high-definition TVs. These are one of the older monitor cables available, but, since the increased use of the digital connection, its popularity has declined.

How to recognize it?


It is very easy to recognize VGA cables, these video cables come by 15 small pins on one end of the cable and 15 small holes on the other end. To recognize it further, each row comes with different colors used in the visual display: green, blue, and red. These are commonly used on CRT monitors and some of the first models of LCD monitors.

How to connect?


You can simply connect one end of the cable to the computer monitor or TV and connect the other end of the VGA port on the computer.


SATA Cables:


What are the SATA cables?


You might never need them in your daily use but you should be accustomed to what these are. SATA, short for Serial ATA or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, is used for connecting devices like optical drives and hard drives to motherboards. Now the hard drives come with SATA ports over IDE ports. SATA is known for providing high DATA transfer as compared to IDEs. Only your motherboards need to be compatible with SATA cables and most of them are.

How to recognize it?


A standard SATA cable can be identified by two connectors, and 7 Pin cable, both ends are flat and thin with one side of the cable made with a 90-degree angle for better cable management. It looks like an L shape.

How to connect?


The one labeled as SATA is plugged into a port on the motherboard and the other angular end is plugged into the back of the storage device like a SATA hard drive.

DVI cables:


What are the DVI cables?


As the video technology moved from analog to digital, DVI cables made their space. Now computers use DVI instead of VGA. With the evolution of more modern cord types like HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt, DVI has been replaced and is being used less.

How to recognize it?


A DVI cable consists of 29 pins, though it all comes down to the configuration of connectors. It looks quite similar to VGA cable. But the flat pins are comparatively longer as compared to that of VGA.

HDMI Cables:


What are HDMI Cables?


It is a computer cable type that provides both audio and video transmission through a single cable which is also helpful in connecting Blu-Ray player and a Projector.

How to recognize it?


You can simply recognize them by looking at the corners. The cord is pretty standard. An HDMI cable has two full corners and two inverted ones.

How to connect?


One end of the cord is connected to a monitor, your game consoles or TV and the other end of the HDMI port to the computer system.

Ethernet Cables:


What are Ethernet cables?


An ethernet cable helps to connect two wired networking devices. For instance, you can connect your phone to your laptop which allows your phone to access your laptop while accessing the internet through your phone.

How to recognize it?


These are the most popular types of networking cables and are easily recognizable. It is also known as RJ45, comes in a twisted pair cable. It has 8 pins that look similar to a phone plug, but with a thicker and wider plug.

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