DVI Cables

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DVI technology is often overlooked when it comes to transferring images from one machine to another. Unfortunately, this is because many people believe that HDMI is the best and only solution. 

However, DVI and HDMI can do different things, and it may be quite an excellent and suitable solution to choose DVI over other types of connection cables. If you are looking for a cable that can transfer an image from, for example, your computer to a television or a computer to an AV projector, you don't need to look any further. Among our large selection, you will definitely find what you need.

DVI stands for Digital Video Interface, and constitutes a cable connection that exclusively transfers image. Therefore, it is good for showing a slideshow or projecting a PowerPoint onto a larger screen. 

It is also good for connecting DVD players and similar technology, such as a television. It does this by requiring only a single cable and a single port to establish the connection. Unlike connections that also transfer sound, it is therefore easy and quick to connect.

You should always have a DVI cable on hand

Among our selection of DVI products, you will find very simple cable connections. These cables are all fairly similar. 

The differences are primarily the lengths of the cables. Depending on the lengths, you have the option to connect devices that are further apart or closer together. Each end of the cables has DVI connectors and can primarily connect two devices that also both have DVI ports. These cables are ideal for individuals who use the DVI connector relatively regularly in their daily life or work-life.

Among our classic DVI cables, you will also find the slightly more advanced DVI-I cables. 

Unlike DVI-D cables, these cables have the option to split. Cables transfer image files like all other types of DVI, but they can transfer them both digitally and analogically. This allows for better quality and more advanced connection options when it comes to the files being transferred. To make use of both digital and analog transfer, you will need to use a splitter.

Create more connection options with a DVI extender

For longer connection options, it might be a good idea to invest in an extender for your DVI cable. Extenders allow you to create connections between devices that are far apart. 

This can be a huge advantage in a long range of situations. 

For example, you may wish to connect a stationary computer in one room with a DVD player in another. Or you may want to connect a projector to a laptop on a table far away. No matter what, an extender can provide an excellent solution to the problem of short DVI cables. 

When you extend a DVI cable using an extender, you need to be aware that the transmission can potentially be degraded by the increased length of the cable. 

Fortunately, you can easily avoid this problem with a DVI over CAT5 connector. 

A CAT5 connects your original DVI cable with the extender, ensuring to maintain the good, strong, and fast connection in the process. For the same purpose, you could also use a repeater. Both options are completely valid. A repeater box is often a bit larger, but also a bit stronger. So it's up to you what you find most practical to use.

Optimize your DVI connection with a splitter

A DVI cable is fundamentally designed such that it can only create a unidirectional connection. This means, to explain further, that it can only connect one device to another. In most cases, this will be sufficient. 

Particularly for home use, it is rare that you need to display content on more than one screen at a time. But sometimes, the need can still arise, typically in work situations where you might want to switch between two computers at once. 

Here, it is really smart to add some equipment that can make a connection with multiple devices possible. Among our selection of equipment for DVI connections, we offer various tools for switching between devices during a connection. 

One of these is the smart splitter function. A splitter basically works like a distribution machine. Here you can insert a single plug, and on the other side split into two new cables for two machines. 

This way, you can for example connect a projector screen to two computers, which you can then quickly switch between. 

You can also connect a DVD player to two different televisions or two laptops to one stationary screen.

Easily and quickly manage your connections with a switch

Another device that we offer is a switch. 

A switch operates similarly to a splitter, but here there is the possibility for wireless registration as well as manual connection. Here, you can connect the switch to a device, such as a television, and then connect it to two external devices. 

With the help of the switch, you can manage which device will be in use. You can either do this using the buttons on the machine or with the help of wireless registration.

A new adapter can bring old equipment to life

Last but not least, you will also find various DVI adapters among our selection. 

These adapters are extremely smart and also cost-saving. Often, you can use an adapter to utilize cables that you otherwise thought didn't fit any of your equipment. 

If you want to connect a device without a DVI input with a DVI cable, you can choose to acquire an adapter to still establish a file transfer. 

Our DVI adapters come in a variety of different versions, all suited to different cable types.

All about DVI adapters

With a DVI adapter, you can expand your possibilities and further utilize the use of your DVI cable. A DVI cable is used to transport an image signal from one device to another. This could be from one stationary computer to another device with a screen – for example, a TV. Different adapters can offer you various solutions – this is what we will try to guide you further about here. If you need to connect two screens to one computer, then a DVI splitter might be the right solution for you. If you need advice and guidance regarding which solution would fit your needs best, you are always welcome to contact us. 

There are three different DVI standards that you need to be aware of. DVI-I allows for both digital and analog signal transfer. This cable is often used in connection with a splitter. With the using of the splitter, the signal is divided into both an analog and a digital signal. 

With a DVI-D cable, the signal is only transmitted digitally. You can favorably choose this cable if you do not want to compromise on image quality. 

With a DVI-D cable, you will experience the best regarding image quality. This means that there will be a minimization of errors in the displayed image and that the colors will come out clear and bright. 

The last DVI standard is called DVI-A and only supports the analog signal. This is a cable you can use if you, for example, need to connect a computer equipped only with a VGA port to a screen with a DVI port.

Choose the right solution for your needs

However, none of the mentioned DVI standards support audio. If it turns out that you need a solution that also includes audio, you have two options. 

It is either possible to add a separate audio cable or you can choose to acquire an HDMI plug as a solution instead. What is most practical for you will, of course, depend entirely on your needs and typically also on preferences.

We also have a wide range of different HDMI plugs, available in various lengths. No matter what needs or challenges you face, it will of course be important to find out what ports your device has – which is crucial for which plug or adapter will be compatible. 

If you are in doubt about which DVI standard suits you and your needs, we are ready to advise you.

Also get a DVI Extender

A DVI extender is smart and practical when you have a DVI cable from, for example, a computer that is not long enough to connect the computer to a screen.

A DVI extender is a good buy compared to a new, longer cable, since you can disconnect it and use it elsewhere as well. Moreover, there are some devices where you cannot connect a new cable because the cable is built into the device, and then a DVI extender is necessary.

What is a DVI-I cable

A DVI-I cable can transmit an image signal in both digital and analog format. However, this type of cable is rarely used. 

This could happen in cases where you need to connect a computer to a DVI splitter that can split the incoming signal into a digital and an analog signal. 

A DVI-I cable is then used to connect the computer to the DVI splitter, while a DVI-D and a DVI-VGA cable go from the respectively digital and analog signal out to a digital and an analog screen.

Worth knowing about DVI-D cables

DVI-D cables can be found in many places, both in our homes and at our workplaces. A DVI-D is used to connect, for example, a computer with a screen or a television with a DVD player. 

DVI is an abbreviation that stands for Digital Visual Interface. The only thing you need to ensure when you are going to use a DVI-D cable is that your television or monitor has a corresponding DVI-D port. You can check this on the back of your electronics or by contacting the manufacturer. If it does not, you will be able to find a compatible adapter that can act as an intermediary for a connection. 

Here on the site, you can find DVI-D cables in several different lengths. This ensures that you can find the cable length that suits your needs. You should be aware that there are several different DVI standards, and therefore also different corresponding ports. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the device you want to connect has the correct port.

Digital transfer ensures you the best quality

A DVI-D cable transfers the signal digitally. This is the cable you will most often use when you want to connect a screen to your computer. With a DVI-D cable, you can be sure of a beautiful and sharp image through the digital signal.

If you are looking for a cable that supports both digital and analog signals, you can favorably take a closer look at our DVI-I cables, which are also available here on the site. 

When you use a transfer that is solely digital, you maintain the optimal quality. In this way, you avoid having the signal converted from an analog signal only to be converted back to a digital signal. 

When you choose a DVI cable, it will provide more detail in the image and give better color reproduction.

A DVI cable cannot transfer audio. This means that if audio is needed, it is necessary to add an audio cable to your setup if you desire sound. It is worth mentioning that a DVI cable is generally quite sensitive to electrical noise. 

It is therefore recommended to limit both long wires and cabling over 5 meters. 

It might also be beneficial to connect the rest of your electronics to the same power outlet. Here, it is important to ensure that the power outlet is grounded. You are always welcome to take a closer look at our selection of grounded power outlets, which you can also find here on the site.

DVI over Cat5

Extend the signal from a DVI device with a DVI over Cat5 extender. DVI over Cat5 allows you to extend the signal from a DVI sender over many meters since Cat5 does not lose quality over longer distances, as a long DVI cable would. 

A DVI over Cat5 extender is a good alternative to a repeater, as the connection is lightning-fast and secure.

DVI DMS-59 adapter

Here you will find DMS-59 to DVI and VGA adapters that can be used to connect two screens to a graphics card with a DMS-59 output. 

DMS-59 (Dual Monitor Solution, 59 pins) is typically used for computer graphics cards. With a DVI DMS-59 adapter, you get an adapter cable that can convert from the graphics card's DMS-59 digital signal to DVI (digital) or VGA (analog).