Having done both, I much prefer keystone panels. Yes, they’re pricier, but for us average joes who don’t cut down on 110 panels all day long, much easier to work with.

Yeah, the patch panel is certainly nice to have but if cost runs past $50 or so and you are worried about the budget, it's probably fine to use the RJ45 ends and plug the cables right in. Just ...

The new pre-terminated RJ45 male patch cables are available in various lengths: 1.5, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, and 50 feet. DM ULTRA RJ45 keystone female jacks are available in a box of either 20 or 50, ...