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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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Processor2 differ
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
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,1866 MHz1066,1333,1800 MHz
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
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
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers65
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
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
Features4 differ
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
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindowsMicrosoft Windows 7/ Vista/ XP
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
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
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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