Matrox Video Card M9120-E512LAU1F Plus Low Profile/ATX PCI-Express x1 512MB DDR2 DualHead RoHS and WEEE Electronic Consumer Electronics
Bottom line: The Matrox Video Card M9120-E512LAU1F Plus Low Profile/ATX PCI-Express x1 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
- ✓ s-M9120-E512LAU1F
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
High-resolution dual monitor support Support resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (Digital) and 2048 x 1536 (Analog) per output Universal PCI express PCIe x1 format allows card to work in any PCIe slot (e.g...
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Matrox Video Card M9120-E512LAU1F Plus Low Profile/ATX PCI-Express… 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
- High-resolution dual monitor support Support resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (Digital) and 2048 x 1536 (Analog) per output Universal PCI express PCIe x1 format allows card to work in any PCIe slot (e.g...
- s-M9120-E512LAU1F
Full Specifications
| Brand | Matrox |
|---|---|
| Model Name | M9120-E512F |
| Model Number | M9120-E512LAU1F |
| Mfr Part Number | M9120-E512LAU1F |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Antenna Location | Professional |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD GPU |
| Graphics Description | Matrox M9120-E512F: Dual monitor support, PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface, 512MB DDR2 SDRAM graphics memory, supports digital and analog resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 and 2048 x 1536 respectively. |
| Video Output Interface | DVI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920 x 1200, 2048 x 1536 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
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Matrox Video Card M9120-E512LAU1F Plus Low Profile/ATX PCI-Express x1 512MB DDR2 DualHead RoHS and WEEE Electronic Consumer Electronics is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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