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What to do with an old Mac graphics card?

MF270

I was recently given the graphics card from an early 2009 iMac pro (photos attached). I can’t figure out what GPU it is, AND I don’t know if it will work in my PC. I already have a graphics card (RX 560) but I just want to play with it. Side note, I also received a Matrox MX02 Mini and I really have no idea what it does. Help?

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Looking at the model number written on it I'd say its a A1310.

Probably gaming or helping technophobes with tech...

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it is a GT 120 for more detail

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16 minutes ago, MF270 said:

I was recently given the graphics card from an early 2009 iMac pro (photos attached). I can’t figure out what GPU it is, AND I don’t know if it will work in my PC. I already have a graphics card (RX 560) but I just want to play with it. Side note, I also received a Matrox MX02 Mini and I really have no idea what it does. Help?

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16 minutes ago, MF270 said:

I was recently given the graphics card from an early 2009 iMac pro (photos attached). I can’t figure out what GPU it is, AND I don’t know if it will work in my PC. I already have a graphics card (RX 560) but I just want to play with it. Side note, I also received a Matrox MX02 Mini and I really have no idea what it does. Help?

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Matrox MX02 Mini  look like a capture device  is more valuable than the gt 120

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35 minutes ago, JeJaRaLa said:

 

Matrox MX02 Mini  look like a capture device  is more valuable than the gt 120

I googled this and im not sure what you're talking about, it looks nothing like that mx02 thing.

 

Looks just like the NVIDIA GT 120

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7 minutes ago, BarackOBatman said:

I googled this and im not sure what you're talking about, it looks nothing like that mx02 thing.

 

Looks just like the NVIDIA GT 120

yes is a gt 120  but he said   it recived another item a matrox mx02 mini

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1 minute ago, JeJaRaLa said:

yes is a gt 120  but he said   it recived another item a matrox mx02 mini

Ohhh. Duh. Thanks lol

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So, any help interpreting its purpose?

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15 hours ago, MF270 said:

So, any help interpreting its purpose?

Not exactly sure what all of this means, but it seems like some sort of capture device.

 

"The MXO2 Mini Max for Laptops from Matrox is a device that combines the functionality of an HDMI & Analog I/O card in the form factor of a miniature breakout box. It will capture, convert, and play multiple video formats. This model features an adapter that is specifically designed for use with laptops, although a separate MXO2 PCI-E Host Card Adapter can be used to make the unit compatible with desktops. This model additionally features Matrox MAX technology for faster than real-time H.264 encoding.

The Mini Max's small footprint makes it easy to transport. It is compatible with both Mac and PC systems, as well as most industry-standard applications, such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Photoshop, among others. Moreover, its color-calibration tool can be used to turn your HDMI monitor into a professional-grade video monitor."

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