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GIGABYTE GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD vs MSI G41M-P43 Combo

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 19identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:AMD
    • G41M-P43 Combo:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:Socket AM3
    • G41M-P43 Combo:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:2
    • G41M-P43 Combo:4
  • Memory voltage
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:1.5 V
    • G41M-P43 Combo:1.5,1.8 V
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:1066,1333 MHz
    • G41M-P43 Combo:667,800,1066,1333 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:Hybrid CrossFireX
    • G41M-P43 Combo:Not supported
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:2
    • G41M-P43 Combo:0
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD:1
    • G41M-P43 Combo:2

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Comparison of GA-880GM-USB3L, G41M-P43 Combo
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GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard AMD

Model GA-880GM-USB3L

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Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Core™2 Quad
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066,1333 MHz
System bus rateKnown for one5.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory voltageDiffers1.5 V1.5,1.8 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333 MHz667,800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one8GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller typeKnown for oneITE IT8720Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1740 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Microphone inYesYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Features5 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 880GIntel® G41
Motherboard southbridgeDiffersAMD SB710Intel ICH7
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC889Realtek ALC662
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7/Vista/XPWindows
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsDiffers21
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width244 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm198 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security (OEM version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAWARDUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one1.0bUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Special featuresKnown for oneSupport for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for On/Off Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for Q-ShareUnknown — not stated by the source

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