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ASUS K8V-MX VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX vs MSI K9N SLI

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 2identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • K8V-MX VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX:Socket 754
    • K9N SLI:Socket AM2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • K8V-MX VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX:2 GB
    • K9N SLI:8 GB
  • Motherboard form factor
    • K8V-MX VIA K8M800 Socket 754 micro ATX:micro ATX
    • K9N SLI:ATX

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Comparison of K8V-MX, K9N SLI
38 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket 754Socket AM2
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Sempron
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Flash memoryKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVitesse VSC8601
Networking featuresDiffersRealtek RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC883
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneVIA K8M800Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x AGP8X 3 x PCI2xPCI Express x16 (SLI), 2xPCI Express x1, 3xPCI.
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 mm
Other features1 differ
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
I/O portsDiffersBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x VGA 1 x Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 4 x USB Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector CD / AUX audio in Chassis Intrusion CPU / Chassis FA1xIrDA infrared module header
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one245 x 245Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneADI AD1988 SoundMAX 6-channel CODECUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software ASUS LiveUpdateUnknown — not stated by the source

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