Best Budget Cable Upgrades That Actually Work

Why Cheap Cables Might Be Underrated 🧩

Think your stock cables are “good enough”? That’s what Shaun thought—until his mic crackled during a ranked CS:GO match and his monitor flickered mid-clutch. One R150 upgrade later, silence… stability… sweet victory. In South Africa, gamers are quietly swapping out low-end cables for affordable cable upgrades users swear by—and they’re not looking back. Let’s break down why these subtle changes are getting loud praise.

Stable Connections Mean Smoother Sessions

If you’ve ever had your controller randomly disconnect or your second monitor randomly blank out, you’re not alone. Many entry-level setups ship with generic, low-quality cables that lack proper shielding or consistent manufacturing standards. Over time, this leads to intermittent issues and frustration you just don’t need in the middle of a firefight.

Whether it’s a properly specced HDMI 2.1 cable for 144Hz at 1440p or a USB-C cable that actually handles 10Gbps, cable upgrades can unlock the full potential of your rig.

Curious where to start? You’ll find a solid range of affordable cable solutions under R300—perfect for entry-level tweaks that deliver maximum impact.

Best Budget Cable Upgrades

HP DHC-HD01-3M High Speed HDMI Cable / Supports 4K/60Hz High Resolution / Clear and Delicate Picture Quality / Transmission Rate up to 18Gbps / Corrosion Resistant & Rust Free / High Fidelity Transmission Signal / DHC-HD01-3M

R249.00In Stock

LinkQnet USB Type-C to VGA Female Converter / CNV-USBC-VGA-LQ

R299.00In Stock

Fractal Design USB-C 10Gbps Cable – Model E / FD-A-USBC-002

R289.00In Stock

UNITEK Y-C418GBK USB 2.0 A Male to USB A Female Extension Cable / 5 Meters Black/Extension for Printer, Keyboard, Card Reader etc / Y-C418GBK

R199.00In Stock

Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. DAC-L Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter - USB Type-C to 3.5 mm - AF00W3INBL001-0

R299.00In Stock

Romoss USB A to Lightning & Micro USB 1.5m cable Space Grey Nylon Braided Cable / CB209-71-233

R189.00In Stock

Gizzu 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable 5m Poly / Supports 4K at 60Hz Resolution / Up to 18Gbps Bandwidth / 3D and HDR for Vivid Colors / GCPHH5

R199.00In Stock

Romoss USB to Lightning 1m Cable Black - CB12B-61-G23H

R149.00In Stock

ORICO SKT2 USB to 3.5mm External Sound Card / SKT2-BK-BP

R149.00In Stock

WINX LINK Simple Type-C & USB Adapter Combo / WX-AD105

R179.00In Stock

Not All Cables Are Created Equal ⚡

It’s easy to underestimate how much signal quality matters… until you're stuck troubleshooting ghosting or lag that turns out to be a flaky DisplayPort cable. Look out for these signs that it’s time to upgrade:

• HDMI giving black screens during resolution changes
• Wobbly USB connections for keyboards or streaming gear
• Ethernet cables maxing out well below your fibre speed
• Crushed or coiled power cables heating up under load

Even mid-tier setups benefit from a proper cable refresh. Browse mid-range cables above R300 for longer lengths, reinforced connectors, and faster data throughput that makes a real difference.

Best Budget Cable Upgrades

HP DHC-HD01-3M High Speed HDMI Cable / Supports 4K/60Hz High Resolution / Clear and Delicate Picture Quality / Transmission Rate up to 18Gbps / Corrosion Resistant & Rust Free / High Fidelity Transmission Signal / DHC-HD01-3M

R249.00In Stock

LinkQnet USB Type-C to VGA Female Converter / CNV-USBC-VGA-LQ

R299.00In Stock

Fractal Design USB-C 10Gbps Cable – Model E / FD-A-USBC-002

R289.00In Stock

UNITEK Y-C418GBK USB 2.0 A Male to USB A Female Extension Cable / 5 Meters Black/Extension for Printer, Keyboard, Card Reader etc / Y-C418GBK

R199.00In Stock

Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. DAC-L Digital-to-Analog Audio Converter - USB Type-C to 3.5 mm - AF00W3INBL001-0

R299.00In Stock

Romoss USB A to Lightning & Micro USB 1.5m cable Space Grey Nylon Braided Cable / CB209-71-233

R189.00In Stock

Gizzu 4K HDMI 2.0 Cable 5m Poly / Supports 4K at 60Hz Resolution / Up to 18Gbps Bandwidth / 3D and HDR for Vivid Colors / GCPHH5

R199.00In Stock

Romoss USB to Lightning 1m Cable Black - CB12B-61-G23H

R149.00In Stock

ORICO SKT2 USB to 3.5mm External Sound Card / SKT2-BK-BP

R149.00In Stock

WINX LINK Simple Type-C & USB Adapter Combo / WX-AD105

R179.00In Stock

Gaming-Grade Cables: Overkill or Essential? 🕹️

Some gamers dismiss cable talk as “overkill”. But in practice, that’s like saying tyres don’t matter if your car has a great engine. Data and power have to move through something… and if that link is weak, your entire system can suffer.

We’ve seen streamers fix dropped camera feeds with a single braided USB cable swap. And LAN enthusiasts know the value of gigabit-ready Cat6 over old-school Cat5e when the server’s 20m away.

Evetech’s full comprehensive cable range lets you spec for your space—not the other way around.