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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS H170-PRO/CSM Intel® H170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX vs MSI H170 Gaming M3

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 30identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Memory channels
    • Octa-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • M.2, SATA
    • SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • CrossFireX
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 4
    • 7
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 4

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84 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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Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4
Memory channelsDiffersOcta-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECC
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersM.2, SATASATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersCrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers47
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Front panel connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
12V power connectorKnown for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers60
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HAtheros Killer E2400
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, Window
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsDiffers23
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one304 mm
DepthKnown for one244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for one1

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