Overview
The NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 180-P0039-0100-C is a legacy AGP graphics card originally designed for desktop PCs and Dell OEM systems. Featuring 32MB of SDRAM and the GeForce2 MX 400 GPU architecture, this card delivers reliable 2D and light 3D graphics performance for systems that require authentic hardware from the late 1990s to early 2000s era.
Key Features
- 32MB SDRAM onboard memory
- GeForce2 MX 400 chipset with solid 2D acceleration
- AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) interface for legacy systems
- DirectX 7 and OpenGL support for period-appropriate software compatibility
- 15-pin D-sub (VGA) connector for CRT displays
- Internal form factor—fits standard ATX and tower cases
Technical Specifications
- Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 400
- Memory: 32MB SDRAM
- Interface: AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
- Video Output: 15-pin D-sub (VGA)
- APIs Supported: DirectX 7, OpenGL
- Power: AGP bus-powered (no external power connector)
- Form Factor: Internal (standard PCI bracket)
- OEM Origin: Dell (part of Dell’s gaming and productivity PC lineup)
Typical Applications
- Retro PC and gaming system restoration
- Legacy workstation upgrades requiring authentic period hardware
- Windows 98, ME, and XP era systems needing driver-compatible graphics
- Vintage computing projects and museums
- Hardware collectors seeking original Dell OEM components
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Desktop systems with AGP slot (AGP 2.0/4x)
- Dell Precision and gaming PC lines (circa 1999–2003)
- Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows XP (with NVIDIA legacy drivers)
- CRT monitors (via 15-pin VGA connector)
- DirectX 7 and OpenGL 1.3 applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- GeForce2 MX 200 variants
- GeForce2 MX 100 (upgrade option)
- Original Dell OEM 180-P0039 series cards
Works With
- Legacy NVIDIA drivers (version 46.x and 52.x series for older cards)
- DirectX 7 graphics APIs
- OpenGL 1.3 rendering pipeline
- Standard VGA/CRT display infrastructure
