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GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset vs MSI K9AG Neo2

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 14identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset:Intel
    • K9AG Neo2:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset:LGA 775 (Socket T)
    • K9AG Neo2:Socket AM2
  • RAID levels
    • GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset:0, 1, JBOD
    • K9AG Neo2:0, 1, 0+1
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset:3
    • K9AG Neo2:6
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset:6
    • K9AG Neo2:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset:1
    • K9AG Neo2:2

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Comparison of GA-965G-DS3 Intel G965 + ICH8 chipset, K9AG Neo2
34 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket AM2
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Sempron
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, JBOD0, 1, 0+1
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers36
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers64
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipRealtek ALC888Realtek ALC888
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffersPCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCI1 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width305 mm305 mm
Depth210 mm210 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111B

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