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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

GIGABYTE GA-946GMX-S2 Intel 946GZ + ICH7 chipset vs GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 16identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset has 2 more memory slots than the GIGABYTE GA-946GMX-S2 Intel 946GZ + ICH7 chipset (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset has 6 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE GA-946GMX-S2 Intel 946GZ + ICH7 chipset (8 GB vs 2 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset has 2 more USB 2.0 connectors than the GIGABYTE GA-946GMX-S2 Intel 946GZ + ICH7 chipset (4 vs 2). Networking features: Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE GA-946GMX-S2 Intel 946GZ + ICH7 chipset, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE1394 on the GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset. Motherboard form factor: micro ATX on the GIGABYTE GA-946GMX-S2 Intel 946GZ + ICH7 chipset, ATX on the GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R Chipset.

  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 2 GB
    • 8 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 4
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 4
    • 8
  • Networking features
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE1394
  • Motherboard form factor
    • micro ATX
    • ATX
  • Audio chip
    • Realtek ALC888
    • Realtek ALC889A
  • Width
    • 220 mm
    • 244 mm

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GA-946GMX-S2 Intel 946GZ + ICH7 chipsetView product
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GA-G33M-DS3R Intel G33 + ICH9R ChipsetView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one533,800,1066 MHz
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers48
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one2
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111B
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, IEEE1394
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC888Realtek ALC889A
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one- Win9X/ME - Linux
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers- 1 PCI Express x 16 slot - 1 PCI Express x 4 slot - 2 PCI slots- 1 x PCI Express X16 - 1 x PCI Express X4 - 2 x PCI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers220 mm244 mm
Depth244 mm244 mm
Other features1 differ
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Graphics controllerDiffersIntel 3000Intel GMA 3100
RAID controller typeKnown for oneSATA 3Gb/s

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