Observed arrival · 2026-10-28

Can My Cable Do It? A Display-Bandwidth Checker

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Choose a display mode and color depth to see whether HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, or Thunderbolt links can carry it, with or without DSC.

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For: PC display buyers and cable troubleshooters
Worth noticing: Its 4K 144Hz example calculates 31.35 Gbps at 8-bit and 39.19 Gbps at 10-bit, with separate link verdicts.

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Inputs include preset or custom dimensions, refresh rate, and 8-, 10-, or 12-bit color; the page calculates mode bandwidth and compares it with each link’s post-encoding capacity. Its 4K 144Hz example gives separate 8-bit and 10-bit requirements and distinguishes ordinary pass results from DSC-dependent results. The calculation uses PC monitor timings, with a warning that TV or console timings may require more bandwidth.

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