Compaq Comp. MATROX G450 Dual Head 32MB AGP (202389-B21)
Bottom line: The Compaq Comp. MATROX G450 Dual Head 32MB AGP is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Item Package Dimension: 11.0L x 8.75W x 2.5H inches
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
MATROX G450 Dual Head 32MB AGP (202389-B21) ASIN: B00006BB3H
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Compaq Comp. MATROX G450 Dual Head 32MB AGP using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Compaq's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Item Package Dimension: 11.0L x 8.75W x 2.5H inches
- Item Package Weight - 1.0 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - VIDEO CARD
Full Specifications
| Brand | Compaq |
|---|---|
| Model Name | MATROX G450 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | 202389-B21 |
| Mfr Part Number | 202389-B21 |
| Video Processor | MATROX |
| Graphics Card Ram | 32 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 32 MB |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Description | MATROX G450 Dual Head 32MB AGP |
| Item Package Dimension | 11.0L x 8.75W x 2.5H inches |
| Video Output Interface | AGP |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | MATROX |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00720591480639 |
Ready to buy?
Compaq Comp. MATROX G450 Dual Head 32MB AGP (202389-B21) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
Related Retro Graphics Cards
More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all articles & guides →- The Complete Voodoo5 5500 AGP Driver Guide (2026 Edition)
- Best Budget Gaming PC Build 2026 — ~$1,000 ($800 on Sale)
- RTX 4070 Super vs RX 7800 XT — Which to Buy in 2026
- Best 1440p Gaming GPUs in 2026
- Emulation Hardware in 2026: FPGA, Software, and Cart-Reader Ecosystems
- Best Retro Handhelds in 2026 — From $35 to $500
- How to Build a Windows 98 Retro PC in 2026
More reviews from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all reviews →- Best GPU for 1440p 144Hz Esports in 2026: RTX 3060 Ventus Sweet Spot
- Kimi K3 Costs $10.57 per Agentic Task: Is Local Cheaper?
- Noctua NH-U12S vs DeepCool AK620 for the Ryzen 7 5800X
- Crucial BX500 vs Samsung 870 EVO: Best Budget SATA SSD for Upgrades
- MicroPython Now Runs on the Super Nintendo — Here's What That Means
- AI Bug-Hunting Exploded: Run a Local Vuln-Scanner LLM on 12GB VRAM
- Best GPU for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in 2026: No-Bottleneck Picks
- Booting Windows 98 From CompactFlash: The Silent Solid-State Retro Drive
- Best Budget PC Upgrades Under $200 in 2026: 5 Picks That Move the Needle
- Irtysh 32-Core CPU: Is the 30+ FPS Witcher 3 Claim Real?
- Best SSD for PS4 Pro: SATA Upgrades That Actually Help
- Sound Blaster on a Retro Gaming PC: Period-Correct Audio and the Modern G6 Bridge
- Which GPU Runs Which LLM in 2026: The RTX 3060 12GB Model-Fit Matrix
- Best Budget GPU for Stable Diffusion and SDXL in 2026
- 1080p Gaming PC Build 2026: Cost, Parts, FPS
- OpenAI Codex Now Drives Windows Autonomously: What It Means for Local AI Rigs
- Sound Blaster AWE32 vs AWE64: The 1998 MIDI Decision
- Build a RetroPie Handheld in 2026: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
- Ryzen 5 5600G vs Ryzen 7 5700X for Budget Gaming in 2026: Which AM4 CPU Wins?
- Local LLM Hardware in 2025: Picking GPUs, CPUs & RAM
- Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS: Specs, Setup, and Verdict
- MAYFLASH F300 vs DualSense for PC Rhythm Games (2026)
- Best Gaming Mouse for FPS Esports Under $80 (2026)
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: 7800X3D's OEM-Only Rival
Earliest SpecPicks reviews
Browse full archive →- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 8B (2026)
- Best GPU for Qwen 3 14B (2026)
- Best GPU for Qwen 3 32B (2026)
- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 70B (2026)
- Best GPU for DeepSeek-R1 32B (2026)
- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 405B (2026)
- How to run Llama 3.1 8B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Qwen 3 14B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Qwen 3 32B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Llama 3.1 70B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run DeepSeek-R1 32B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Llama 3.1 8B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090