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ASUS P8H61-MX USB3 vs MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 26identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA has 6 more memory slots than the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3 (8 vs 2). The MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA has 112 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3 (128 GB vs 16 GB). The MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors than the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3 (1 vs 0). Only the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3 has on-board graphics card. Processor socket: LGA 1155 (Socket H2) on the ASUS P8H61-MX USB3, LGA 2011 (Socket R) on the MSI X79A-GD65 8D FA.

  • Processor socket
    • P8H61-MX USB3:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • Number of memory slots
    • P8H61-MX USB3:2
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:8
  • Memory channels
    • P8H61-MX USB3:Dual-channel
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:Quad-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • P8H61-MX USB3:16 GB
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • P8H61-MX USB3:SATA, SATA II
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:SATA II, SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • P8H61-MX USB3:Not supported
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:3-Way SLI
  • On-board graphics card
    • P8H61-MX USB3:Yes
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:No
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • P8H61-MX USB3:0
    • X79A-GD65 8D FA:1

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Comparison of P8H61-MX USB3, X79A-GD65 8D FA
85 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors11
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers28
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,2000,2133,2200 MHz1066,1333,1600,1800,2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA IISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supported3-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers01
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers04
Number of SATA II connectors44
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers14
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers48
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers31
Microphone inYesYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111FRealtek RTL8111E
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit LANGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61Intel X79
Audio chipDiffersVIA VT1708SRealtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
PC health monitoringKnown for oneCPU, Fan, TemperatureUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers15
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.02.0, 3.0
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersEFI AMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers183 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one2 x ThunderboltUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4

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