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ASUS M4A79 Deluxe vs MSI IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 5identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • M4A79 Deluxe:AMD
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • M4A79 Deluxe:Socket AM2
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • M4A79 Deluxe:4
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • M4A79 Deluxe:5
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M4A79 Deluxe:6
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • M4A79 Deluxe:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:0
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • M4A79 Deluxe:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:0
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • M4A79 Deluxe:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:0

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Comparison of M4A79 Deluxe, IM-Q35
27 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 MB
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3100
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers54
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC888
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Cl. B/ CE / C-Tick / BSMI / VCCI
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers41
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm

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