
If you have an older monitor with only DVI or VGA input, you can use this HDMI to DVI cable to connect your monitor directly to the HDMI port to connect to your computer. This is particularly useful if you are connecting a second monitor and the graphics card's DVI connector is already occupied by a cable from a monitor. The Benfei HDMI to DVI Cable, Bidirectional DVI-D 24+1, Male to HDMI Male (I have the 10ft version) is well made and its careful, professional packaging inspires confidence.