GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0) vs MSI Z68S-G43 (G3)

Key differences

• Processor socket
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
• Memory channels
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):Quad-channel
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):Dual-channel
• On-board graphics card
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):No
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):Yes
• USB 2.0 connectors
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):3
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):4
• Number of SATA III connectors
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):4
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):2
• Number of chassis fan connectors
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):4
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):3
• eSATA ports quantity
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):2
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):0
• PS/2 ports quantity
  • G1.Assassin 2 (rev. 1.0):1
  • Z68S-G43 (G3):2