Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE AMD 690G chipset vs MSI G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

21specifications compared
7differ
14identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- AMD 690G chipset:AMD
- G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Intel
Processor socket
- AMD 690G chipset:Socket AM2
- G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
Maximum internal memory
- AMD 690G chipset:16 GB
- G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:8 GB
Number of IEEE1394 connectors
- AMD 690G chipset:2
- G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- AMD 690G chipset:4
- G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:6
Audio chip
- AMD 690G chipset:Realtek ALC889A
- G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Realtek ALC888

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Comparison of AMD 690G chipset, G33M-FI
50 specifications	A GIGABYTE AMD 690G chipset View product	B MSI G33M-FI motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX Model G33M-FI View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor socketDiffers	Socket AM2	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one	2000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Pentium® D
Memory1 differ
ECC сompatibilityKnown for one	Non-ECC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsDiffers	2	1
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	6
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC889A	Realtek ALC888
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 PCI Express x 16 slot 1 PCI Express x 4 slot 2 PCI slot	1 x PCI Express 16X 1 x PCI Express 1X 2 x PCI 2.3 32-bit
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for one	AWARD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	SPDIF	Unknown — not stated by the source
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
Controller interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ultra DMA 66/100/133 IDE
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Marvell 88E8056
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	242 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	242 mm

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