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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS H170-PRO/CSM Intel® H170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX vs MSI A68H PC Mate

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 16identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Intel
    • AMD
  • Processor socket
    • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
    • Socket FM2+
  • Supported memory types
    • DDR4-SDRAM
    • DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory channels
    • Octa-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 2133 MHz
    • 1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 64 GB
    • 32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M.2, SATA
    • SATA III
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, 5, 10
    • 0, 1, 10

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78 specifications
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ASUS

H170-PRO/CSM Intel® H170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX

Model H170-PRO/CSM

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MSI

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Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®AMD A
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesKnown for onei3-6xxx, i5-6xxx, i7-6xxx
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory channelsDiffersOcta-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133 MHz1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECC
Storage controllers2 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATASATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers20
Number of SATA Express connectorsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers60
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HRealtek RTL8111E
Features3 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H170AMD A68H
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, WindowYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI slotsDiffers23
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for one1
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one3055 mm
DepthKnown for one214 mm

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