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ASUS M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX vs MSI 945GCM7-F V2

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 17identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:AMD
    • 945GCM7-F V2:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:Socket AM2
    • 945GCM7-F V2:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:4
    • 945GCM7-F V2:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:8 GB
    • 945GCM7-F V2:4 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:3
    • 945GCM7-F V2:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:6
    • 945GCM7-F V2:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:6
    • 945GCM7-F V2:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • M3N-H/HDMI Socket AM2 ATX:1
    • 945GCM7-F V2:2

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Comparison of M3N-H/HDMI, 945GCM7-F V2
47 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® D
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers64
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111C
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1200Realtek ALC888
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCIe x16 2 x PCIe x1 3 x PCI 2.21 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAWARDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm218 mm
Other features2 differ
Controller 2nd interface typeDiffersIDESATA II
Controller interface typeDiffersSATAUltra DMA 66/100 IDE
Graphics controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 950

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