which ethernet cable to get?

i'm currently considering going for wired connection because of the unstability of the wireless router
i have visited newegg and there're various types of wires available, like CAT 5e or CAT 6
which one should i get to connect to the router?

 

5e will be fine for most anything you're doing at home, unless you have a GB Ethernet capable switch or router that you're planning on using. The only other reason I would consider CAT 6 is for long runs of cable (>100-150 ft.), but even then it's not absolutely neccessary.

 

5e is your standard patch cable and probably what you want.

 

thanks for the replies
however there're several CAT 5e choices like crossover cable or snag-free cable...or this normal one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812117603

and i think 50 FT is just barely enough for me, so i think i have to get a 100FT one like this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812118053

should i go for CAT 6? is it specifically made for long distance wire?

thanks again in ahead

 

I think it would be in your best interest to pickup some cat5e plenum cable from your local home depot or similar store, and making your own cables. Save a HECK of a lot of money, and get them the exact size you want.

 

You DON'T want to use a crossover cable when connecting devices via a hub/switch/router. You want a normal, straight-through or 'patch' Cat5e Cable. As far as snag-free, etc... that's up to you.

If it's going to confuse you, and you're stressing this much over a $10 cable, forget I even mentioned the Cat6. It's mostly for conecting very high-bandwith devices and will be overkill for your needs.

75ft. is also a fairly common length if you look around. CompUSA has them, but they tend to over-charge for cables.