Use this cable for connecting your DVI equiped HDTV or monitor to the DisplayPort connector on your computer without the hassle of using a separate adapter. This reliable; high performance cable has flexible 28AWG; tin plate conduits with pure copper cores and gold plated connectors for long life. Note: While DisplayPort connectors are capable of passing a DVI signal; DisplayPort and DVI signals are basically different and not compatible with each other. In order for this cable to function properly; you must have a DisplayPort source device capable of producing and passing out a DVI signal through the DisplayPort jack. Note These cables are not recommended for eyefinity setups; as they are a passive cable adapter.