Finding the Right DVI Cable

A quick reference to the different DVI Cable types

Troubled by all the different types of DVI cables, and not sure which type of DVI you need?

The following chart can help you get the right DVI cable for your situation. Check your device manuals or consult with the manufacturers to learn which types of DVI you have, and then use the table below to find the cable you need.

If your source has a...	And your monitor has a...	Then you need a...
DVI-D	DVI-D	DVI-D cable
	DVI-I	DVI-D cable
	DVI-A	DVI-D to VGA converter
	VGA	DVI-D to VGA converter
	HDMI	DVI-D to HDMI cable

DVI-A	DVI-D	VGA to DVI-D converter
	DVI-I	DVI-A cable
	DVI-A	DVI-A cable
	VGA	DVI to VGA cable

DVI-I	DVI-D	DVI-D cable
	DVI-I	DVI-I cable
	DVI-A	DVI-A cable
	VGA	DVI to VGA cable
	HDMI	DVI-D to HDMI cable

VGA	DVI-D	VGA to DVI-D converter
	DVI-I	DVI to VGA cable
	DVI-A	DVI to VGA cable
	VGA	VGA cable
	HDMI	VGA to HDMI converter

HDMI	DVI-D	HDMI to DVI-D cable
	DVI-I	HDMI to DVI-D cable
	HDMI	HDMI cable

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