StarTech.com 10ft (3m) USB C to DVI Cable - 1080p (Single Link) USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode HBR2) to DVI-Digital Video Adapter Cable - Works w/ Thunderbolt 3 - Laptop to DVI Monitor/Display

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For £25.64 ex-VAT, this is the kind of “just make it work” cable I’d keep in the drawer for desks that have a USB‑C/Thunderbolt 3 laptop but an older DVI monitor. It’s a sensible buy if you know your use case is basic office output to DVI-D (1080p is typically what you’ll get in real life with these adapters), and you want something simpler than a dongle + extra leads. StarTech generally holds up better than no-name cables—less hassle with handshake issues, and the build tends to be decent for daily plug/unplug.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you need guaranteed compatibility across a mixed fleet without checking the source device supports DP Alt Mode properly. Some laptops with USB‑C ports that *look* compatible still act differently, and DVI can be limiting if you later need higher resolutions or audio over HDMI/DP instead. Also, if you’re doing anything beyond straightforward display mirroring (heavy docking station setups, multi-monitor work), you’ll often find a proper dock or HDMI/DP solution saves time. Bottom line: buy this if you’ve got a DVI monitor and a DP Alt Mode-capable USB‑C/Thunderbolt 3 laptop—don’t buy it expecting it to be a universal fix.