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ASUS H170 PRO GAMING vs GIGABYTE GA-H170-HD3 DDR3

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 26identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • H170 PRO GAMING:DDR4-SDRAM
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
  • ECC сompatibility
    • H170 PRO GAMING:Non-ECC
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • H170 PRO GAMING:2133 MHz
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:1333,1600,1866 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • H170 PRO GAMING:64 GB
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:32 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • H170 PRO GAMING:SATA III, M.2
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:M.2, SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • H170 PRO GAMING:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:2-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • H170 PRO GAMING:3
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • H170 PRO GAMING:4
    • GA-H170-HD3 DDR3:6

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Comparison of H170 PRO GAMING, GA-H170-HD3 DDR3
81 specifications
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133 MHz1333,1600,1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA III, M.2M.2, SATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA Express connectorsDiffers12
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Component forDiffersPCMini PC
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFan, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, 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
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199 mm
HeightKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security (OEM version), Intel Smart Response, Technology, cFosSpeed
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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