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ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX vs MSI 760G-P43 (FX)

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 39identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI 760G-P43 (FX) (64 GB vs 32 GB). The ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX has 1 more DirectX version than the MSI 760G-P43 (FX) (11 vs 10). The ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the MSI 760G-P43 (FX) (3 vs 2). Processor socket: Socket FM2 on the ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX, Socket AM3+ on the MSI 760G-P43 (FX). Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way CrossFireX, Hybrid CrossFireX on the ASUS F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX, Hybrid CrossFireX on the MSI 760G-P43 (FX).

  • Processor socket
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:Socket FM2
    • 760G-P43 (FX):Socket AM3+
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:64 GB
    • 760G-P43 (FX):32 GB
  • DirectX version
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:11
    • 760G-P43 (FX):10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:3
    • 760G-P43 (FX):2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:06
    • 760G-P43 (FX):0
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:2
    • 760G-P43 (FX):1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:2
    • 760G-P43 (FX):0
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • F2A55 AMD A55 Socket FM2 ATX:0
    • 760G-P43 (FX):1

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Comparison of F2A55, 760G-P43 (FX)
83 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AAMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1866,2000,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IISATA II
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, Hybrid CrossFireXHybrid CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 7000Unknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionDiffers1110
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers060
Number of SATA III connectors00
Number of SATA II connectors66
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111FRealtek RTL8111E
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A55AMD 760G
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneASUS C.P.R.Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB710
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one2x1, 2x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers12
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIAMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm222.5 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm304.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneAntivirusUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS utilities ASUS updateUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneAMD A55Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes

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