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GIGABYTE GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0) vs MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 18identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):Intel
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:Socket FM2+
  • Compatible processor series
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):Intel® Core™ i3
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:AMD A
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):4
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:2
  • ECC сompatibility
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):ECC
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:Non-ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):1333,1600 MHz
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):32 GB
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0):SATA II, SATA III
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate:SATA III

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Comparison of GA-6LXGH (rev. 1.0), A88X-G41 PC Mate
59 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3AMD A
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket FM2
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA II, SATA IIISATA III
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers46
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers20
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers31
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82599Realtek RTL8111E
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersIntelAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C224AMD A88X
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm214 mm
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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