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ASUS P8Z68-V LE vs MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3)

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 33identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • P8Z68-V LE:4
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • P8Z68-V LE:2
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):3
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • P8Z68-V LE:2
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • P8Z68-V LE:1
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • P8Z68-V LE:0
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • P8Z68-V LE:0
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • P8Z68-V LE:0
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • P8Z68-V LE:1
    • Z68A-GD80 (G3):0

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Comparison of P8Z68-V LE, Z68A-GD80 (G3)
74 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2200 MHz1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers43
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers23
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Featuresidentical
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers23
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsDiffers32
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAMIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers229 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneAnti-virusUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS Utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix VirtuUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneIntel Z68Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneASUS Dual Intelligent Processors - TPU & EPU: ASUS TPU: - Auto Tuning - TurboV - GPU Boost - TPU switch ASUS EPU: - EPU ASUS Power Design: - 4 +2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Ai Charger+ - Anti-Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user inUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXEUnknown — not stated by the source

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