Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS MB A8V vs MSI 945Pl Neo-F

8specifications compared
6differ
2identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- MB A8V:AMD
- 945Pl Neo-F:Intel
Processor socket
- MB A8V:Socket 939
- 945Pl Neo-F:LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum internal memory
- MB A8V:4 GB
- 945Pl Neo-F:2 GB

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Comparison of MB A8V, 945Pl Neo-F
27 specifications	A ASUS MB A8V View product	B MSI 945Pl Neo-F View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 939	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Flash memoryKnown for one	4 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit Ethernet Controller	10/100/1000 Mb/s
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factor	ATX	ATX
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 x AGP8X/4X (1.5V only) 5 x PCI	1 x PCI Express 16X 1 x PCI Express 1X 4 x PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI Bus
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	244 mm
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffers	Realtek ALC850 8-channel CODEC	Realtek ALC850
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Controller interface typeKnown for one	2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	305 x 245	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connectors 20	Unknown — not stated by the source

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