Monster DVI Cable to wide to use on Mac Pro

Since the DVI connectors are closer in the Mac Pro than the Power Mac Dual G4, what brand extender cables will fit side by side?
Are there pigtail extenders available anywhere?
Should I just grind off the excess housing?
I upgraded from my Dual G4 to the 2006 model Power Mac. When I went to hook up the Monster Cable DVI400-4M DVI-D Video Cables they will not fit side by side, the housing extruded too much beyond the screw in pin.
Thanks for your input.

Hi-
There should have been a DVI to DVI adapter that shipped with the Mac Pro.
One end is smaller, specifically for this type of situation.
If you don't have one, it's this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-DVI-video-adapter-male-female-603-8471-NEW-/1805860141 84#ht500wt1156

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