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GIGABYTE AMD 690G chipset vs MSI 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 9identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD 690G chipset:AMD
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):Intel
  • Processor socket
    • AMD 690G chipset:Socket AM2
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):LGA 771 (Socket J)
  • Number of memory slots
    • AMD 690G chipset:4
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):8
  • ECC сompatibility
    • AMD 690G chipset:Non-ECC
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • AMD 690G chipset:16 GB
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):32 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • AMD 690G chipset:6
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):1
  • Number of IEEE1394 connectors
    • AMD 690G chipset:2
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • AMD 690G chipset:2
    • 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN):1

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Comparison of AMD 690G chipset, 5000X Speedster-A4 (8 Dimms/ SATA/ Dual LAN)
45 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 771 (Socket J)
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers61
Number of SATA connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectors11
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsDiffers21
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXExtended ATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC889AUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 PCI Express x 16 slot 1 PCI Express x 4 slot 2 PCI slot16 x PCI-E 8 x PCI-E 2 x PCI-X 1 x PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAWARDUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneSPDIFUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82563EB

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