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ASUS TROOPER B85 vs MSI X99A RAIDER

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 21identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • TROOPER B85:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
    • X99A RAIDER:LGA 2011-v3
  • Supported memory types
    • TROOPER B85:DDR3-SDRAM
    • X99A RAIDER:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Memory channels
    • TROOPER B85:Dual-channel
    • X99A RAIDER:Quad-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • TROOPER B85:Non-ECC
    • X99A RAIDER:ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TROOPER B85:16 GB
    • X99A RAIDER:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • TROOPER B85:SATA, SATA II, SATA III
    • X99A RAIDER:SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • TROOPER B85:Quad-GPU CrossFireX
    • X99A RAIDER:3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • TROOPER B85:2
    • X99A RAIDER:1

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Comparison of TROOPER B85, X99A RAIDER
69 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA II, SATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersQuad-GPU CrossFireX3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers410
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek 8111GRUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B85Intel® X99
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
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 & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm244 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
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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