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GIGABYTE GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX vs GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 40identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:3
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:6
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:7
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:2
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:1
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:2
  • Headphone outputs
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:6
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:5
  • Motherboard form factor
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:micro ATX
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:ATX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:Intel® H97
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:Intel® Z97
  • Audio chip
    • GA-H97M-D3H motherboard Intel® H97 LGA 1150 (Socket H3) micro ATX:Realtek ALC892
    • GA-Z97X-Gaming 3:Realtek ALC1150

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Comparison of GA-H97M-D3H, GA-Z97X-Gaming 3
58 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers67
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers65
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H97Intel® Z97
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC1150
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI slotsDiffers21
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Small Business AdvantageNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Response Technology

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