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GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX vs MSI IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:Socket B (LGA 1366)
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:6
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:24 GB
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:12
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:8
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:8
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:0
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:0

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Comparison of GA-EX58-UD4P, IM-Q35
46 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers62
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB4 GB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers124
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers84
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one6Unknown — 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
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one10/100/1000 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC889ARealtek ALC888
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows Vista/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Cl. B/ CE / C-Tick / BSMI / VCCI
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
Expansion slotsKnown for one2 x PCI Express x16 1 x PCI Express x8 1 x PCI Express x4 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCIUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneAWARDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 MB
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3100
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80%

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