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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

ASUS Rampage IV Formula vs MSI Z68MA-G43 (G3)

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 28identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • LGA 2011 (Socket R)
    • LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Memory channels
    • Quad-channel
    • Dual-channel
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 1
    • 0
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 4
    • 2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 6
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • 2
    • 0
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1

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ASUS

Rampage IV FormulaView product
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MSI

Z68MA-G43 (G3)View product
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory2 differ
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1800,2000,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, Hybrid CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MB
DirectX versionKnown for one10.1
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers10
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers62
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers61
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111E
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel Z68
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers42
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 Mbit
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0a
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm243 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Manageability featuresKnown for oneWfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Controller interface typeKnown for oneIntel Z68 (B3)

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