MATROX P69-MDDE256LAUF The MATROX Millennium P690 Plus LP PCIE X16 256MB
Bottom line: The MATROX The MATROX Millennium P690 Plus LP PCIE X16 256MB 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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Matrox graphics the matrox millennium p690 plus lp pcie x16 256mb, quad-upgradeablethe matrox millennium p690 plus lp pcie x16 256mb, quad-upgradeableManufacturer : Matrox GraphicsUPC : 790750217079
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SpecPicks scored MATROX The MATROX Millennium P690 Plus LP PCIE X16 256MB 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 Number | P69-MDDE256LAUF |
| Mfr Part Number | P69-MDDE256LAUF |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Graphics Card Ram | 256 MB |
| Graphics RAM Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Graphics Ram Size | 256 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
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