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ASUS P6X58-E WS vs MSI H61M-E33 (B3)

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 12identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • P6X58-E WS:Socket B (LGA 1366)
    • H61M-E33 (B3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • P6X58-E WS:6
    • H61M-E33 (B3):2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • P6X58-E WS:1066,1333,1600,1866,2200 MHz
    • H61M-E33 (B3):1066,1333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • P6X58-E WS:24 GB
    • H61M-E33 (B3):16 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • P6X58-E WS:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • H61M-E33 (B3):Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • P6X58-E WS:6
    • H61M-E33 (B3):3
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • P6X58-E WS:6
    • H61M-E33 (B3):4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • P6X58-E WS:1
    • H61M-E33 (B3):2

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Comparison of P6X58-E WS, H61M-E33 (B3)
59 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Intel Xeon seriesKnown for oneE5500, E5600, L5500, L5600, W5500, X5500, X5600Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers62
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2200 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB16 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC & Non-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers63
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers64
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X58Intel® H61
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC889Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers51
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm215 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATAII 3Gb/s
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source

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