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ASUS A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX vs ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 26identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:SATA III
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:SATA, SATA II, SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:3-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:3
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:1
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:8
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:10
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:4
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:2
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:4
  • Motherboard chipset
    • A88X-GAMER AMD A88X Socket FM2+ ATX:AMD A88X
    • CROSSBLADE RANGER:A88X

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Comparison of A88X-GAMER, CROSSBLADE RANGER
55 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133,2200,2250,2400,2666 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA, SATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX3-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers13
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers810
Number of SATA connectors88
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XA88X
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots22
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsDiffers32
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a5.0a
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers229 mm244 mm

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