Matrox M9148-E1024LAF 1GB graphics card
Bottom line: The Matrox M9148-E1024LAF 1GB graphics card 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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Manufacturer description
M9148LP PCIe X16 with 1 GB of memory - Graphics adapter
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Matrox M9148-E1024LAF 1GB graphics card 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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Matrox |
|---|---|
| Model Name | M9148-E1024LAF |
| Model Number | M9148-E1024LAF |
| GPU Clock Speed | 100 MHz |
| Mfr Part Number | M9148-E1024LAF |
| Video Processor | Matrox |
| Antenna Location | Professional |
| Graphics Card Ram | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1066 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Matrox |
| Graphics Description | Matrox M9148-E1024LAF (1GB DDR II SDRAM, DirectX, OpenGL 2.0) |
| Video Output Interface | DisplayPort |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 2560x1600 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 2560x1600 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07907502400532 |
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