Bought a spanking new graphics card that came with a cheap DVI-I to HDMI connector that broke within a week and left graphics artifacts all over the screen. This is the perfect upgrade- 24+5 pins means that with a decent HDMI cable you can run ethernet and HD audio without a problem. No frills, rugged design and gold plated pins/sheild for better conductivity. Don't let the price fool you, this performs as good as the more expensive versions.