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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX vs MSI X48 Platinum

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 9identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • 2 GB
    • 8 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 4
    • 6
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 2
  • LAN controller
    • Realtek RTL8111E
    • Realtek RTL8111B
  • Networking features
    • 10/100
    • LAN 10/100/1000
  • Audio chip
    • Realtek ALC662
    • Realtek ALC888
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 channels
    • 7.1 channels

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45 specifications
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GIGABYTE

GA-945GCM-S2C motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

Model GA-945GCM-S2C

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B

MSI

X48 PlatinumView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel® Pentium® D
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECC
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supported
Graphics cardKnown for oneGMA 950
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers46
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one8
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111B
Networking featuresDiffers10/100LAN 10/100/1000
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC662Realtek ALC888
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows Vista/XP/2000
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 x PCIE x16 1 x PCIE 2 x PCI
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAWARD
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 Mbit
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneiTE IT8718
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mm
DepthKnown for one245 mm

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