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GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0) vs MSI K9N Neo-F

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 9identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0):Intel
    • K9N Neo-F:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0):LGA 775 (Socket T)
    • K9N Neo-F:Socket AM2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0):8 GB
    • K9N Neo-F:4 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0):8
    • K9N Neo-F:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0):8
    • K9N Neo-F:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0):1
    • K9N Neo-F:2
  • Audio chip
    • GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0):Realtek ALC888
    • K9N Neo-F:Realtek ALC883

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Comparison of GA-965P-DS3P (rev. 2.0), K9N Neo-F
39 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket AM2
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Sempron
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers83
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers84
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inYesYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC888Realtek ALC883
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows VISTA PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCI Express X16 3 x PCI Express X1 2 x PCI1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 3 PCI
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra DMA 66/100/133
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 x 200
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one305 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one244 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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