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ASUS X99-M WS vs MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 37identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • X99-M WS:4
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:8
  • Maximum internal memory
    • X99-M WS:64 GB
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • X99-M WS:SATA III
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:M.2, SATA III
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X99-M WS:1
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • X99-M WS:8
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:10
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • X99-M WS:2
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • X99-M WS:0
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • X99-M WS:micro ATX
    • X99A GODLIKE GAMING:Extended ATX

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Comparison of X99-M WS, X99A GODLIKE GAMING
87 specifications
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,2666,2800,2133,3000,2400,3200 MHz2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000,3333,3400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIIM.2, SATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, Quad-GPU SLI, 2-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers810
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — 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
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I218-LM, Intel® I210-ATAtheros Killer E2400
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFI AMIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one16 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Quiet System Technology (QST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Remote PC Assist Technology (RPAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm272 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84733020Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB, SATAUnknown — not stated by the source

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