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ASUS P9X79 WS vs GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0)

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 34identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • P9X79 WS:8
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • P9X79 WS:ECC & Non-ECC
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • P9X79 WS:64 GB
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):32 GB
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • P9X79 WS:8
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):6
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • P9X79 WS:2
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):0
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • P9X79 WS:2
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):1
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • P9X79 WS:0
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • P9X79 WS:2
    • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):1

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Comparison of P9X79 WS, G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0)
74 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECC & Non-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI
Internal I/Oidentical
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers02
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers65
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82574L, Intel® 82579VBigfoot Killer E2100
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExtended ATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC898Creative CA20K2
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel X79Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers63
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS2 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIEFI
BIOS memory sizeDiffers64 Mbit128 Mbit
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers304.8 mm264 mm
DepthDiffers266.7 mm305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x Marvell 88SE9172
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel X79
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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