Should you buy expensive monitor cables?

Why gold?

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Key Takeaway:
Several companies make rather expensive HDMI and DisplayPort (DP) cables that can cost in excess of $40 each.

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Short Answer: NO

Several companies make rather expensive HDMI and DisplayPort (DP) cables that can cost in excess of $40 each. This is often a ploy by manufacturers (Monster) and stores (BestBuy) to get the consumer to spend extra money. Don't fall for the sales pitch that they are gold plated. You must remember that the exterior gold plated part is just the ground and isn't even the part that carries a signal! In most cases, the cables that are included with your device will be sufficient.

If your looking for a brand recommendation, I would go with CableMatters as found on the CableMatters website or Amazon.