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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA vs GIGABYTE GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 36identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • 1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 3
    • 2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 8
    • 6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 0
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • LAN controller
    • Intel® I211-AT
    • Atheros Killer E2201
  • Motherboard chipset
    • AMD 970
    • AMD 990FX

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75 specifications
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ASUS

970 PRO GAMING/AURAView product
B

GIGABYTE

GA-990FX-Gaming AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX

Model GA-990FX-Gaming

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Processoridentical
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECC
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYes
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers32
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I211-ATAtheros Killer E2201
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
BluetoothKnown for oneNo
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970AMD 990FX
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150
PC health monitoringKnown for oneCPU, Fan, Power supply, Temperature, Voltage
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, WindowYes
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers23
PCI slotsKnown for one2
BIOS3 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIUEFI AMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a5.0
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA

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