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Matrox G550 AGP graphics card with DVI and dual monitor support

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Matrox G550 32 MB AGP 4x workstation graphics card

SKU CH-AST5-BVHBS

AGP workstation card with 32 MB SDRAM, G550 GPU and DVI for dual-monitor setups

  • Graphics processorG550
  • Type of memorySDRAM
  • Interface typeAGP 4x
  • Chipset makerMatrox
  • OpenGL supportDirectX 10.0
  • 32 MB SDRAM frame buffer for stable 2D workstation output
  • AGP 4x interface fits legacy professional motherboards
  • Matrox DualHead drives two independent monitors from one card
  • DVI port supplies a digital signal to flat-panel displays
  • DirectX 10.0 and OpenGL support covers period CAD applications

Matrox G550 AGP workstation card

The Matrox G550 is a workstation graphics card built for AGP 4x systems. It delivers 32 MB of SDRAM memory and supports dual-monitor configurations through Matrox DualHead technology. The card provides DVI output alongside dual-RGB and TV connections for versatile display options. It suits professionals maintaining legacy AGP workstations needing reliable multi-display support.

AGP 4x integration and display flexibility

This card plugs directly into an AGP 4x slot and requires no auxiliary power connectors. It frees up PCI slots by driving two monitors from a single card using Matrox DualHead or Clone modes. The DVI, dual-RGB and TV outputs accommodate CRT, LCD and legacy display hardware simultaneously. Builders gain dual-head capability without adding a second graphics card.

32 MB SDRAM capacity for 2D workloads

The 32 MB SDRAM frame buffer handles standard 2D business applications, desktop publishing and multi-monitor office environments comfortably. DirectX 10.0 and OpenGL support covers essential API compatibility for period-correct software. The memory limit becomes apparent with modern 3D rendering, high-resolution textures or GPU-accelerated compute tasks. Buyers needing 3D performance or larger frame buffers should consider alternative solutions.

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Price $139.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMatrox
Memory
Type of memorySDRAM
Graphics
Graphics processorG550
Chipset makerMatrox
OpenGL supportDirectX 10.0
Ports & slots
Interface typeAGP 4x
DVI portsYes

Questions about this item

Will the 32 MB of SDRAM be the first limit I hit when rendering complex 3D scenes all day?

With only 32 MB of SDRAM, texture and frame-buffer space will fill quickly on large models, making memory the first bottleneck under sustained 3D workloads.

How much heat and fan noise should I expect from the G550 running continuously in a workstation?

The passively cooled G550 produces no fan noise; its low-power GPU and SDRAM keep case temperatures modest even during all-day operation.

My system has an AGP 4x slot — is that the only thing I need for this card to work?

Yes, an AGP 4x slot provides both the physical connection and the power the G550 requires; no extra cables or adapters are necessary.

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