Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1) vs MSI K9N Neo-F

24specifications compared
8differ
16identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1):Intel
- K9N Neo-F:AMD
Processor socket
- GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1):LGA 775 (Socket T)
- K9N Neo-F:Socket AM2
Number of memory slots
- GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1):2
- K9N Neo-F:4
Maximum internal memory
- GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1):2 GB
- K9N Neo-F:4 GB
USB 2.0 connectors
- GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1):2
- K9N Neo-F:3
Networking features
- GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1):Gigabit Ethernet
- K9N Neo-F:10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Motherboard form factor
- GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1):micro ATX
- K9N Neo-F:ATX

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Comparison of GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1), K9N Neo-F
37 specifications	A GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2 (rev. 2.1)View product	B MSI K9N Neo-F View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	Socket AM2
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one	533 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Sempron
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	2	4
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	2	3
Number of SATA connectors	4	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1	1
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes	Yes
Chassis intrusion connector	Yes	Yes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Parallel ports quantity	1	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for one	Marvell 88E8001	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffers	micro ATX	ATX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC883
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 x PCI Express x 16 3 x PCI	1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 3 PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	244 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connector	Yes	Yes
Graphics controllerKnown for one	Intel GMA 950	Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ultra DMA 66/100/133
Controller interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	305 x 200

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