DisplayPort 1.4 Cable

32.4 Gbps of link bandwidth places the DisplayPort 1.4 cable at the center of the gaming-monitor market, supplying 4K at 120 Hz with Display Stream Compression or 8K at 30 Hz. DSC, a visually lossless compression scheme, is what stretches HBR3 signaling to those refresh rates. The full-size DP connectors carry an integrated latch that resists accidental disconnection, a practical advantage over HDMI on desktop setups. A 3-meter passive run stays well within spec. High-refresh gaming panels and professional color-critical displays are its principal uses. Widely produced and standardized, cables commonly cost $8 to $18.