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ASUS A8N-SLI S939 vs MSI K9N SLI-2F

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 19identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • A8N-SLI S939:Socket 939
    • K9N SLI-2F:Socket AM2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A8N-SLI S939:4 GB
    • K9N SLI-2F:8 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • A8N-SLI S939:4
    • K9N SLI-2F:6
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • A8N-SLI S939:2
    • K9N SLI-2F:1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • A8N-SLI S939:1
    • K9N SLI-2F:2
  • Serial ports quantity
    • A8N-SLI S939:0
    • K9N SLI-2F:1
  • Networking features
    • A8N-SLI S939:AI NET2
    • K9N SLI-2F:10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
  • Audio output
    • A8N-SLI S939:Realtek ALC850
    • K9N SLI-2F:Realtek ALC883

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Comparison of A8N-SLI S939, K9N SLI-2F
46 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket 939Socket AM2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 1+0Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers21
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersAI NET210/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVitesse VSC8601
Featuresidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers- 2 x PCI Express x16 - 2 x PCI Express x1 - 3 x PCI2 x PCI Express x16 (SLI) 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one- ASUS PC Probe - PC Health Monitoring - ASUS LiveUpdate - ASUS AI Booster - ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet - NVIDIA nTune - Anti-virus (OEM)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATA 3Gb/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputDiffersRealtek ALC850Realtek ALC883
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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