Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS KFN5-D SLI vs MSI 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- KFN5-D SLI:AMD
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Intel
Processor socket
- KFN5-D SLI:Socket F (1207)
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of memory slots
- KFN5-D SLI:8
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:3
USB 2.0 connectors
- KFN5-D SLI:3
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
Number of SATA connectors
- KFN5-D SLI:8
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:4
Networking features
- KFN5-D SLI:Dual Gigabit Ethernet
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Ethernet/Fast-Ethernet
Motherboard form factor
- KFN5-D SLI:ATX
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:micro ATX

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Comparison of KFN5-D SLI, 945GM3-F
42 specifications	A ASUS KFN5-D SLI View product	B MSI 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX Model 945GM3-F View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor socketDiffers	Socket F (1207)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Celeron® D
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	8	3
ECC сompatibilityKnown for one	ECC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	3	2
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers	8	4
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU fan connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Dual Gigabit Ethernet	Ethernet/Fast-Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffers	ATX	micro ATX
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	1x 32-bit/33MHz PCI 1x PCI-E x16 1x PCI-E x1 1x PCI-E x16	- 1 PCI Express x 16 slot. - 3 32-bit v2.3 master PCI
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for one	Ultra-ATA 100/133	Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for one	Serial ATA I/II	Unknown — not stated by the source
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one	Smart Fan II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for one	ASWM2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC883
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- 1 x Parallel port - 1 x Serial port (COM 1) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x PS/2 keyboard - 1 x PS/2 mouse - 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack - 4 x USB 2.0 ports - 1 x RJ45 LAN jack
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 mm

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