StarTech.com USB DVI over Cat 5e / Cat 6 KVM Console Extender w/ 1920x1200 Uncompressed Video - 330ft (100m)

Product Overview

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If you need a reliable “video + KVM console” extension over proper structured cabling, this StarTech kit is the sort of no-nonsense option that actually earns its keep. The big value is that you’re not fiddling with flaky wireless or lossy converters—you’re using Cat5e/6 infrastructure you likely already trust in the building. At up to 100m, it’s genuinely useful for server rooms, training rooms, or control desks where the keyboard/mouse/monitor need to live far away. The uncompressed angle also matters in real life: you get a steadier, more predictable desktop experience when you’re moving windows, using admin tools, or doing anything interactive.

That said, £418.98 ex-VAT is not “impulse buy” pricing, so I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re sure you truly need KVM (not just video) and you have the cabling runs to justify the distance. If you’re extending just one monitor for a short run, there are cheaper approaches that won’t burn budget. Also, treat it as an install job: cabling quality and correct termination matter, and you’ll want to test the specific run before you commit. Who should buy? UK resellers and IT teams doing repeatable installs for workstations/servers—especially where downtime and “it’s lagging” complaints are expensive. Who should avoid? Anyone looking for a cheap, flexible stopgap for short distances or occasional use.