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ASUS M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX vs MSI P35 NEO-FI

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 2identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:AMD
    • P35 NEO-FI:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:Socket AM2
    • P35 NEO-FI:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:2
    • P35 NEO-FI:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:4 GB
    • P35 NEO-FI:8 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:4
    • P35 NEO-FI:5
  • Compatible operating systems
    • M2N-X Socket AM2 ATX:Windows Vista/XP/2000
    • P35 NEO-FI:Vista Ptemium

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Comparison of M2N-X, P35 NEO-FI
34 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers45
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Vista/XP/2000Vista Ptemium
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI2 x PCI 3 x PCI-E
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one193 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA MediaShield RAIDUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltraDMA 100/66/33Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWOR (Ring), WOL/WOR (PME), PXEUnknown — not stated by the source

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