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ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 28differ
  • 29identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0) (4 vs 2). The ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX has 48 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0) (64 GB vs 16 GB). The ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX has 4 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0) (6 vs 2). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX, Intel on the GIGABYTE GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0). Processor socket: Socket FM2 on the ASUS F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX, LGA 1155 (Socket H2) on the GIGABYTE GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:AMD
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:Socket FM2
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:4
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:64 GB
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:SATA III
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):SATA II
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):Not supported
  • Maximum resolution
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):1920 x 1200 pixels
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • F2A85-V AMD A85X Socket FM2 ATX:6
    • GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0):2

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Comparison of F2A85-V, GA-H61M-HD2 (rev. 1.0)
89 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2250,2400 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 7000Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
DirectX version1111
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O5 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers20
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers70
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers04
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
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A85XIntel® H61
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 8Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Overclocking featuresKnown for one- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02.0, 3.0
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIAMI
BIOS memory size64 Mbit64 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm174 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology
Other features1 differ
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of DIMM slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots quantityDiffers43
Quick installation guideYesYes
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H61
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3

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