Matrox
Matrox M9148 LP PCIe x16
Bottom line: The Matrox M9148 LP PCIe x16 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
- ✓ Bus: PCI Express Compatible Model: DOS/V
- ✓ 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
The Matrox M9148 LP PCIe x16 quad graphics card renders pristine image quality on up to four DisplayPort monitors at resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 per output for an exceptional multi-monitor user experience. With 1 GB of memory and advanced desktop management features, the M9148 LP PCIe x16 card supports both independent or stretched desktop modes and drives business, industrial, and government applications with extraordinary performance. Its low-profile form factor makes it easy to integrate into a wide variety of systems. It offers multiple operating system support, and can be paired with…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Matrox M9148 LP PCIe x16 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
- Bus: PCI Express Compatible Model: DOS/V
Full Specifications
| Bus | PCI Express Compatible Model: DOS/V |
|---|---|
| Brand | Matrox |
| Model Name | M9148 |
| Model Number | M9148/1024PEX16/LP |
| Mfr Part Number | M9148/1024PEX16/LP |
| Video Processor | Matrox |
| Antenna Location | Office, Professional |
| Graphics Card Ram | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR3 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Matrox |
| Graphics Description | Matrox M9148 LP PCIe x16 (1 GB GDDR5, DisplayPort, 2560x1600 max resolution) |
| Video Output Interface | DisplayPort |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 2560x1600 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 2560x1600 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | Matrox |
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