GeForce2 MX

GeForce2 MX brought the GeForce2 generation into cheaper mainstream and OEM systems.

CelsiusGeForce 2 SeriesDesktopLaptopSDR2000NVIDIA

Key Metrics

Architecture
Celsius
Launch Date
2000-06-28
Memory
32 MB SDR
Memory Bandwidth
2.66 GB/s
Interface
AGP 4x
Process Node
TSMC 180 nm
Bus Width
128-bit
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Why It Mattered

GeForce2 MX made the GeForce2 generation accessible to cheaper retail and OEM PCs. It matters because it helped NVIDIA scale the GeForce brand into mainstream systems, not just high-end gaming builds.

Collector Notes

Record whether the board is MX, MX 200, MX 400, PCI, DH Pro TV, or an integrated nForce variant. Memory type, output options, and TwinView or TV-out support can be more interesting than raw speed.

Common Failure Points

Listings often mix MX variants. Passive coolers, weak VGA output, and memory artifacts are practical concerns on old OEM cards. MX should not be compared directly with GeForce2 GTS or Ultra.

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Sources

Sources reviewed: 2026-08-13

This entry is still being source-checked.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

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Primary / manufacturer sources

  1. NVIDIA corporate timeline 2000Official timeline entries for GeForce2 GTS and GeForce2 GoOpen source
  2. NVIDIA Windows XP/2000 91.47 driver pageSupport boundary for GeForce2 MX and older GeForce2 productsOpen source
  3. NVIDIA Quadro2 MXR/EX feature pageTwinView and Quadro2 MXR/EX positioningOpen source
  4. NVIDIA Introduces Breakthrough GPU for Mainstream PCsOfficial June 28, 2000 GeForce2 MX introduction with availability as early as the following weekOpen source

Independent reference sources

  1. TechPowerUp GeForce2 MX GPU SpecsModel-level specification referenceOpen source

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