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ASUS A8N5X Socket 939 ATX vs MSI 649 NEO-V

8specifications compared
6differ
2identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- A8N5X Socket 939 ATX:AMD
- 649 NEO-V:Intel
Processor socket
- A8N5X Socket 939 ATX:Socket 939
- 649 NEO-V:LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum internal memory
- A8N5X Socket 939 ATX:4 GB
- 649 NEO-V:2 GB
Networking features
- A8N5X Socket 939 ATX:Ethernet/Fast-Ethernet
- 649 NEO-V:Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s
Audio output
- A8N5X Socket 939 ATX:Realtek ALC850, 8-ch CODEC
- 649 NEO-V:6-channel ADI AD1888

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Comparison of A8N5X, 649 NEO-V
30 specifications	A ASUS A8N5X Socket 939 ATX Model A8N5X View product	B MSI 649 NEO-V View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 939	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast-Ethernet	Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factor	ATX	ATX
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	- 1 x PCI Express x16 - 1 x PCI Express x4 - 2 x PCI Express x1 - 3 x PCI	1x PCI Express x16 1x AGR AGP VGA 2x PCI 2.3 32-bit PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	305 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	245 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffers	Realtek ALC850, 8-ch CODEC	6-channel ADI AD1888
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x Parallel 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Audio I/O (Line-in/Line-out/MIC) 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack

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