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ASUS M4A78LT LE vs GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 25identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • M4A78LT LE:Socket AM3
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Socket AM3+
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M4A78LT LE:1066,1333,1600,1800,1866 MHz
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1066,1333,1800 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • M4A78LT LE:Not supported
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Hybrid CrossFireX
  • On-board graphics card
    • M4A78LT LE:No
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:Yes
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • M4A78LT LE:6
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:5
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • M4A78LT LE:0
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • M4A78LT LE:0
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • M4A78LT LE:2
    • GA-880GM-USB3 AMD:1

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Comparison of M4A78LT LE, GA-880GM-USB3
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GA-880GM-USB3 AMD

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Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2AMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,1866 MHz1066,1333,1800 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supportedHybrid CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers65
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectors11
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors11
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectors11
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3a
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers36
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Features4 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GAMD 880G
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB710
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindowsMicrosoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers32
BIOS3 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIAWARD
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI versionDiffers2.0a1.0b
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers208 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB710
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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