StarTech.com 3ft (1m) DisplayPort to DVI Cable - 1080p Video - Active DisplayPort to DVI Adapter Cable - DisplayPort to DVI-D Cable Converter Single Link - DP 1.2 to DVI Monitor Cable

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For £19.81 ex-VAT, this is one of those “small fix, big relief” cables that’s actually worth keeping in the drawer—**if you’ve got an old DVI monitor and a DisplayPort output** (common with modern desktops and some docking stations). StarTech being StarTech, the main thing you’re paying for here is **reliable signal conversion** rather than random compatibility issues. In real office setups, active DP→DVI is the difference between a monitor that “mostly works” and one that reliably syncs at the resolution you expect.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting it to behave like a universal magic wand. **Only DVI-D-style monitor inputs are the intent**, and some docks/GPUs can be picky about refresh rate and negotiation—even with good converters. Also, if you’re buying for a whole rollout, it’s smart to confirm your exact host (model/generation of dock) and the monitor’s DVI type before you commit.

**Who it suits:** IT/admins, desks with legacy DVI monitors, migration phases where DP ports replace old outputs, and anyone who wants dependable DP→DVI without spending time troubleshooting. **Who should skip:** setups with HDMI/VGA, or environments where you can standardise on a single modern cable type instead (cheaper and fewer headaches long-term).