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ASUS TROOPER B85 vs MSI H81M PRO-VD

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 36identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • TROOPER B85:1333,1600 MHz
    • H81M PRO-VD:1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • TROOPER B85:SATA, SATA II, SATA III
    • H81M PRO-VD:SATA II, SATA III
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • TROOPER B85:4
    • H81M PRO-VD:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • TROOPER B85:6
    • H81M PRO-VD:4
  • Component for
    • TROOPER B85:PC
    • H81M PRO-VD:Mini PC
  • Motherboard chipset
    • TROOPER B85:Intel® B85
    • H81M PRO-VD:Intel® H81
  • BIOS type
    • TROOPER B85:AMI
    • H81M PRO-VD:UEFI
  • Width
    • TROOPER B85:305 mm
    • H81M PRO-VD:173 mm

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Comparison of TROOPER B85, H81M PRO-VD
66 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA II, SATA IIISATA II, SATA III
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneQuad-GPU CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
Number of SATA II connectors22
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers64
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectors11
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek 8111GRUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Component forDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B85Intel® H81
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC887Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots11
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersAMIUEFI
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one64 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm231 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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