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Matrox C420 Graphic Card - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0 x16 - Half-Length/Low-Profile C420-E2GBLAF

Name: Matrox C420 Graphic Card - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0 x16 - Half-Length/Low-Profile C420-E2GBLAF
Brand: Matrox
SKU: B00NSG9WXO
Price: 598.02 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-23

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$598.02

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Bottom line: The Matrox C420 Graphic Card - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0 x16 - Half-Length/Low-Profile C420-E2GBLAF is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $598.02. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by Matrox's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Matrox c420 low-profile pcie x16 quad video card. Provides increased reliability through its fanless design for both small form factor and full height systems. manufacturer : matrox graphics upc : 790750246949

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Matrox C420 Graphic Card - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0 x16… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis 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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Matrox Graphics Matrox C420 Low-profile Pcie X16 Quad Video Card. Provides Increased Reliabilit

Full Specifications

Brand	Matrox
Model Name	C420-E2GBLAF
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	C420-E2GBLAF
Mfr Part Number	C420-E2GBLAF
Number of Items	1
Video Processor	Matrox
Antenna Location	Office
Item Part Number	C420E2GBLAF
Graphics Card Ram	2 GB
Graphics Ram Size	2 GB
Graphics Ram Type	GDDR5
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	800 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	Matrox
Video Output Interface	VGA
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Display Maximum Resolution	2560x1600
Display Resolution Maximum	2560x1600
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	Matrox

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Matrox C420 Graphic Card - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM - PCI Express 3.0 x16 - Half-Length/Low-Profile C420-E2GBLAF is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-25. Price and availability subject to change.