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C2G/CABLES to Go 26956 DVI Male To VGA (HD15) Female Video Adapter
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C2G/CABLES to Go 26956 DVI Male To VGA (HD15) Female Video Adapter

Bottom line: The C2G/CABLES to Go 26956 DVI Male To VGA Female Video Adapter is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the display & crt accessories 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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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

  • ✓ Convert a VGA cable to use with a DVI-I device
  • ✓ Backed by C2G'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

Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is the standard interface for high-performance connection between PCs and flat panel displays, CRT displays, projectors, and HDTV. This video adapter is fully compliant with the DVI standard defined by DDWG (Digital Display Working Group). The DVI-I configuration adapts an existing VGA cable for use with a DVI-I device. Maximum resolution is UXGA (1600 x 1200 pixels). Gold-plated contacts provide full conductivity with no data loss. PC- and Mac-compatible cable supports hot-plugging of DVI display devices.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored C2G/CABLES to Go 26956 DVI Male To VGA Female Video Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the display & crt accessories category. C2G's display & crt accessories 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 display & crt accessories 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

  • Convert a VGA cable to use with a DVI-I device
  • Supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200
  • Use with analog DVI-I port on display
  • DVI-A male to VGA female
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • PC/Mac compatible

Full Specifications

BrandC2G
ColorWhite
FinishGold
Weight2g
Unit Count1 Count
Model Number26956
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Warranty TypeLifetime
Connector TypeDVI-I to VGA
Item Dimensions8 x 6 x 1 inches
Mfr Part Number26956
Number of Items1
Number of Ports1 NaN
Power Plug TypeNo Plug
Compatible DevicesPC, Projector
Warranty DescriptionLifetime Warranty
Item dimensions L x W x H8 x 6 x 1 inches
Specific Uses For Productpersonal
Global Trade Identification Number00757120269564, 00777787424045

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