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GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 vs GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX

75specifications compared
11differ
64identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX (3 vs 2). The GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 has 1 more eSATA ports quantity than the GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX (1 vs 0). The GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 has 2 more headphone outputs than the GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX (5 vs 3). Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way SLI on the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3, 2-Way CrossFireX on the GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX. Motherboard form factor: micro ATX on the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3, ATX on the GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX.

Parallel processing technology support
- G1.Sniper M3:2-Way SLI
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2-Way CrossFireX
USB 2.0 connectors
- G1.Sniper M3:3
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2
eSATA ports quantity
- G1.Sniper M3:1
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:0
Headphone outputs
- G1.Sniper M3:5
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:3
Motherboard form factor
- G1.Sniper M3:micro ATX
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:ATX
Audio chip
- G1.Sniper M3:Creative CA0132
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:Realtek ALC887
PCI Express x1 slots
- G1.Sniper M3:1
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2
PCI Express slots version
- G1.Sniper M3:3.0
- GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX:2.0, 3.0

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Comparison of G1.Sniper M3, GA-H77-DS3H
84 specifications	A GIGABYTE G1.Sniper M3 View product	B GIGABYTE GA-H77-DS3H motherboard LGA 1155 (Socket H2) ATX Model GA-H77-DS3H View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor series	Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Memoryidentical
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	4	4
Memory slots typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory voltage	1.5 V	1.5 V
ECC сompatibility	Non-ECC	Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds	1066,1333,1600 MHz	1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Supported memory module capacities	16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB	16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA II, SATA III	SATA II, SATA III
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memory	1696 MB	1696 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	2-Way SLI	2-Way CrossFireX
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Graphics card	HD Graphics	HD Graphics
HDCP	Yes	Yes
OpenGL version	3.2	3.2
DirectX version	11	11
Discrete graphics supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1	1
Number of SATA III connectors	2	2
Number of SATA II connectors	3	3
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0	0
S/PDIF out connector	Yes	Yes
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
Number of EATX power connectors	1	1
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors	3	3
Chassis intrusion connector	Yes	Yes
TPM connector	Yes	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
PS/2 ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI-D ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	5	3
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-Fi standards	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	No	No
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit/sec	10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Features2 differ
Component for	PC	PC
Motherboard form factorDiffers	micro ATX	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel	Intel
Audio chipDiffers	Creative CA0132	Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
PC health monitoring	CPU, Fan, Temperature	CPU, Fan, Temperature
Cooling type	Passive	Passive
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7/XP
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express x4 slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0, 3.0
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS type	EFI AMI	EFI AMI
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit	64 Mbit
ACPI version	2.0a	2.0a
Clear CMOS jumper	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	244 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	215 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	SATA	SATA
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Dual Link DVI	Yes	Yes
Controller interface typeDiffers	Intel Z77	Intel H77
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes

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