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ASUS N3050I-C mini ITX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Game Plus

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 22identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Game Plus has 2 more memory slots than the ASUS N3050I-C mini ITX (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Game Plus has 24 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS N3050I-C mini ITX (32 GB vs 8 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Game Plus has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the ASUS N3050I-C mini ITX (2 vs 1). LAN controller: Realtek RTL8111H on the ASUS N3050I-C mini ITX, Atheros Killer E2201 on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Game Plus. Component for: Mini PC on the ASUS N3050I-C mini ITX, PC on the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Game Plus.

  • Number of memory slots
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:8 GB
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:32 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:1
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:2
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:4
  • LAN controller
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:Realtek RTL8111H
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:Atheros Killer E2201
  • Component for
    • N3050I-C mini ITX:Mini PC
    • GA-Z97X-Game Plus:PC

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Comparison of N3050I-C, GA-Z97X-Game Plus
70 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1600,1066 MHz1333,1600,1800,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,2933,3000,3100,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, SATA, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers26
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111HAtheros Killer E2201
Features3 differ
Component forDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmini ITXATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z97
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887-VD2Realtek ALC1150
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm225 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm305 mm
Other featuresidentical
Maximum UDIMM memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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