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DMS-59 59-Pin Male to Dual VGA Female Y Splitter Video Card Adapter Cable for Matrox Molex ATI Nvidia Lenovo Hp Dell Computer-10inch
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zdyCGTime DMS-59 59-Pin Male to Dual VGA Female Y Splitter Video Card Adapter Cable

Bottom line: The DMS-59 59-Pin Male to Dual VGA Female Y Splitter Video Card Adapter ($8.97 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Splits one DMS-59 port into two VGA outputs for dual-monitor desktops; main trade-off: VGA analog only, so no DVI digital output from this cable.

$8.97

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Splits one DMS-59 port into two VGA outputs for dual-monitor desktops
  • ✓ Works with ATI, NVIDIA, Matrox and Molex DMS-59 cards in Dell, HP and Lenovo ThinkCentre systems
  • ✓ Carries two VGA analog channels on a single 59-pin connector
  • ✓ Thumbscrews on the D-shaped shell keep the connection seated

Cons

  • ✗ VGA analog only, so no DVI digital output from this cable
  • ✗ 10-inch length forces the splitter to sit tight against the case
  • ✗ Y-splitter body adds bulk behind half-height cards in slim chassis
  • ✗ VGA limits you to older or analog-capable monitors

Manufacturer description

This cable is used to connect a LFH/DMS 59 equipped graphics card to 2 VGA monitors.The DMS-59 connector is used by ATI, NVIDIA, Molex and Matrox for video cards sold in Lenovo Thinkcentres, Viglen Genies and Omninos, Dell, HP, and SuncomputersThe application for DMS-59 is to support a higher density of video displays, in a similar amount of connector space to a DVI connector. DMS-59 supports two DVI Single Link digital channels or two VGA analog channels from a single connector. The compact size lets a half-height card support two high resolution displays, and a full-height card (with two…

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Key Features

  • DMS-59 is a 59-pin electrical connector generally used for computer video cards
  • It provides two DVI or VGA outputs on a single connector
  • An adapter cable is needed for conversion from DMS-59 (digital) to DVI (digital) or VGA (analog), and different types of adapter cables exist.
  • The connector is four pins high and 15 pins wide, with a single pin missing from the bottom row, in a D-shaped shell, with thumbscrews
  • The application for DMS-59 is to support a higher density of video displays, in a similar amount of connector space to a DVI connector.

Full Specifications

BrandzdyCGTime
Colorblack
ModelRM
Cable TypeDVI, VGA
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count1.0 Count
Part Number4335208686
Connector TypeVGA
Number of Pins59
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHigh Speed
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Specification MetRoHS
Compatible DevicesMonitor, PC
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Compatible Phone ModelsVGA/dms-59
Other Special Features of the ProductHigh Speed
Full listing titleDMS-59 59-Pin Male to Dual VGA Female Y Splitter Video Card Adapter Cable for Matrox Molex ATI Nvidia Lenovo Hp Dell Computer-10inch

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