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GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX vs MSI 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 29identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX (4 vs 2). The MSI 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX has 24 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX (32 GB vs 8 GB). The MSI 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX (3 vs 2). Supported memory clock speeds: 1066,1333,1600,2000 MHz on the GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX, 800,1066,1333,1600 MHz on the MSI 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX. Compatible operating systems: Windows 7/ Vista/ XP on the GIGABYTE GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX, Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 on the MSI 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX.

  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:2
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:1066,1333,1600,2000 MHz
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:8 GB
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:32 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:2
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:8
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:1
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:11
  • Headphone outputs
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:5
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:1
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • GA-870A-USB3L motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:2
    • 870A-G46 motherboard AMD 870 (RX881) Socket AM3 ATX:1

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Comparison of GA-870A-USB3L, 870A-G46
62 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,2000 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers111
Headphone outputsDiffers51
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111EUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7/ Vista/ XPWindows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SB850
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAWARDUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one1.0bUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers220 mm215 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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