Running cables in wall, DVI or DP?

[JimmyN]

I'm renovating an apartment and it's time(finally) to start thinking about the computer desk situation.

I'm going to be wall mounting 2-3 monitors(not sure on which monitors yet though), so I want to run some cables through the wall from under the desk to the wall mounts.

I'm currently running a single 2560x1440 u2713hm, and the next monitor(s) will be an upgrade on that, either something in the ROG Swift mold, or triple IPS displays.

Should I try to fit DVI cables or should I just go with DisplayPort?

 

[Zepher]

Do you plan on putting the power outlets behind the screens too?

I would use DP.
Are these going to be full cables with a foot or two hanging out the walls?

 

[JimmyN]

Yep, ideally power outlets will be behind the monitors.

I plan on using full cables and having them hanging out the walls, I should be able to get away with 3 meters, so DP should be fine at that length right?

 

[SuperSubZero]

Do you believe DVI cables will be good future-proofing?

 

[Metros]

Just use something like these for behind the monitors and behind the desk. Add multiples if you wish. You can't even future proof cables. Just tape the end of the new cable to the old and pull it through wall.

http://www.amazon.com/GE-87697-Sing..._sim_60_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0GTG8WQZ91P5V8TZSRW2

http://www.amazon.com/Arlington-LV1-1CS-Voltage-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B000UEAJWU/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_y

 

[rive22]

DP for sure. Skip the clunky DVI cables

 

[JimmyN]

Thanks guys, I put a 50mm pvc pipe into the wall, and I ordered a couple of brush plates to make it purdy. Thenk I'll be able to get 2-3 DP cables in there easily.