Matrox The M9140 LP PCIe x16 Quad Head
Bottom line: The Matrox The M9140 LP PCIe x16 Quad Head 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.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Matrox's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
MATROX GRAPHICS THE MATROX M9140 LP PCIE X16 QUAD HEAD GRAPHICS CARD OFFERS 512MB OF MEMORY AND
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Matrox The M9140 LP PCIe x16 Quad Head using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Matrox'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
- Matrox M9140-e512laf M9140 Graphic Card - 512 Mb Ddr2 Sdram - Pci Express X16 - 1920 X 1200
Full Specifications
| Brand | Matrox |
|---|---|
| Model Name | M9140-E512LAF |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Model Number | M9140-E512LAF |
| Mfr Part Number | M9140-E512LAF |
| Video Processor | Matrox |
| Antenna Location | Office |
| Item Part Number | M9140-E512LAF, M9140E512LAF |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Matrox |
| Graphics Description | Matrox M9140 LP PCIe x16 quad graphics card with 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, PCI Express x16 interface, and OpenGL 2.0 support |
| Video Output Interface | DVI, VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920 x 1200 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | Matrox |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00790750235899 |
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