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StarTech.com PS/2 to AT IBM Keyboard Adapter Cable M/F (GC56MF)
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StarTech.com PS/2 to AT IBM Keyboard Adapter Cable M/F (GC56MF)

Bottom line: The StarTech.com PS/2 to AT IBM Keyboard Adapter Cable M/F is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Easy to use and install
  • ✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

This PS/2 to AT keyboard adapter allows a keyboard with the small 6-pin MiniDIN keyboard connector to be plugged into a computer with a large 5-pin DIN jack.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com PS/2 to AT IBM Keyboard Adapter Cable M/F using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. StarTech.com's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • A cost-effective way of connecting a small 6-pin MiniDIN keyboard to a large 5-pin DIN jack
  • Easy to use and install

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBeige
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberGC56MF
Warranty TypeLifetime
Connector TypePs
Item Dimensions3.23 x 0.79 x 5.91 inches
Mfr Part NumberGC56MFP
Number of Items1
Number of Ports1
Power Plug TypeNo Plug
Compatible DevicesPC
Warranty DescriptionLifetime warranty
Item dimensions L x W x H3.23 x 0.79 x 5.91 inches
Specific Uses For Productpersonal
Global Trade Identification Number00065030201032

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