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ASUS F1A55-M LX3 vs ASUS M5A78L-M LX3

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 41identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F1A55-M LX3 has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (32 GB vs 16 GB). The ASUS F1A55-M LX3 has 1 more DirectX version than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (11 vs 10). The ASUS F1A55-M LX3 has 2 more headphone outputs than the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 (3 vs 1). Processor socket: Socket FM1 on the ASUS F1A55-M LX3, Socket AM3+ on the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3. Compatible processor series: AMD A, AMD E2 on the ASUS F1A55-M LX3, AMD Phenom on the ASUS M5A78L-M LX3.

  • Processor socket
    • F1A55-M LX3:Socket FM1
    • M5A78L-M LX3:Socket AM3+
  • Compatible processor series
    • F1A55-M LX3:AMD A, AMD E2
    • M5A78L-M LX3:AMD Phenom
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F1A55-M LX3:32 GB
    • M5A78L-M LX3:16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • F1A55-M LX3:SATA II
    • M5A78L-M LX3:SATA, SATA II
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • F1A55-M LX3:Not supported
    • M5A78L-M LX3:Hybrid CrossFireX
  • Graphics card
    • F1A55-M LX3:Radeon HD 6000
    • M5A78L-M LX3:Radeon HD 3000
  • Maximum resolution
    • F1A55-M LX3:1920 x 1600 pixels
    • M5A78L-M LX3:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • DirectX version
    • F1A55-M LX3:11
    • M5A78L-M LX3:10

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Comparison of F1A55-M LX3, M5A78L-M LX3
92 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM1Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD A, AMD E2AMD Phenom
Processor thermal power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 W
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA, SATA II
Graphics4 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supportedHybrid CrossFireX
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATI
Graphics cardDiffersRadeon HD 6000Radeon HD 3000
Maximum resolutionDiffers1920 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
DirectX versionDiffers1110
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/Oidentical
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 Mb/sGigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55AMD 760G
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB710
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini PCI Express slot (full length)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini PCI Express slot (half-length)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI-X slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers256 Mbit16 Mbit
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers226 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers186 mm188 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Controller interface typeDiffersAMD A55 FCHAMD SB710
AGP x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AGP x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Internal FireWire ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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