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ASUS M4A78LT-M LX vs ASUS P8H61 EVO

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 24identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS P8H61 EVO has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS M4A78LT-M LX (4 vs 2). The ASUS P8H61 EVO has 8 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS M4A78LT-M LX (16 GB vs 8 GB). The ASUS M4A78LT-M LX has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the ASUS P8H61 EVO (3 vs 2). Only the ASUS M4A78LT-M LX has on-board graphics card. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS M4A78LT-M LX, Intel on the ASUS P8H61 EVO.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M4A78LT-M LX:AMD
    • P8H61 EVO:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M4A78LT-M LX:Socket AM3
    • P8H61 EVO:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M4A78LT-M LX:2
    • P8H61 EVO:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • M4A78LT-M LX:ECC & Non-ECC
    • P8H61 EVO:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • M4A78LT-M LX:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • P8H61 EVO:1066,1333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • M4A78LT-M LX:8 GB
    • P8H61 EVO:16 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • M4A78LT-M LX:Hybrid CrossFireX
    • P8H61 EVO:Not supported
  • On-board graphics card
    • M4A78LT-M LX:Yes
    • P8H61 EVO:No

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Comparison of M4A78LT-M LX, P8H61 EVO
67 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers64
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Microphone inYesYes
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111E
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GIntel® H61
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB710Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsDiffers13
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeAMIAMI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit32 Mbit
ACPI version2.0a2.0a
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers203 mm213 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAntivirus
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS utilities ASUS Update
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATA 3.0 Gb/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideYesYes

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