I use the cheapest HDMI and DisplayPort cables (even though everybody tells me not to)

HDMI and DisplayPort cables are one of the most overpaid-for items in tech, especially by people who don't know any better. From a non-techie’s perspective, it makes sense to assume that you need a premium cable to go with a $1,000 4K OLED TV. You can’t just plug in a $5 cable and expect everything to work, right?