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ASUS H170I-PLUS D3 vs MSI B150 Gaming M3

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 23identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory types
    • H170I-PLUS D3:DDR3-SDRAM
    • B150 Gaming M3:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • H170I-PLUS D3:2
    • B150 Gaming M3:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • H170I-PLUS D3:Non-ECC
    • B150 Gaming M3:ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • H170I-PLUS D3:1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • B150 Gaming M3:2133 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • H170I-PLUS D3:32 GB
    • B150 Gaming M3:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • H170I-PLUS D3:SATA III
    • B150 Gaming M3:M.2, SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • H170I-PLUS D3:4
    • B150 Gaming M3:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • H170I-PLUS D3:8
    • B150 Gaming M3:1

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Comparison of H170I-PLUS D3, B150 Gaming M3
80 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866 MHz2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers81
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — 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 one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Express connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAtheros Killer E2400
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H170Intel® B150
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, WindowUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm244 mm
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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