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ASUS P8H61-M LE/CSM vs ASUS P8Z68-M PRO

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 26identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:2
    • P8Z68-M PRO:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:16 GB
    • P8Z68-M PRO:32 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:Not supported
    • P8Z68-M PRO:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:0
    • P8Z68-M PRO:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:6
    • P8Z68-M PRO:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:0
    • P8Z68-M PRO:2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:0
    • P8Z68-M PRO:1
  • Motherboard chipset
    • P8H61-M LE/CSM:Intel® H61
    • P8Z68-M PRO:Intel Z68

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Comparison of P8H61-M LE/CSM, P8Z68-M PRO
75 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSATA, SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1748 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supportedQuad-GPU CrossFireX
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one10.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers03
Number of SATA II connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown 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
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61Intel Z68
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneErPUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0a
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedSATASATA
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 3Gb/s
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA 6Gb/s
Quick installation guideYesYes
Number of DIMM slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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