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GIGABYTE GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX vs MSI K9N Diamond

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:Socket 939
    • K9N Diamond:Socket AM2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:4 GB
    • K9N Diamond:8 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:2
    • K9N Diamond:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:2
    • K9N Diamond:6
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:2
    • K9N Diamond:1
  • Width
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:305 mm
    • K9N Diamond:245 mm
  • Depth
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:244 mm
    • K9N Diamond:305 mm
  • Audio output
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:Realtek ALC850 Audio AC'97
    • K9N Diamond:Creative CA0106

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Comparison of GA-K8NS-939, K9N Diamond
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GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX

Model GA-K8NS-939

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Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket 939Socket AM2
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers26
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers21
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Power source typeATXATX
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x AGP 5 x PCI (PCI 2.3)- 2 PCI Express x16 - 2 PCI Express x1 - 2 PCI slots
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffersRealtek ALC850 Audio AC'97Creative CA0106
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 1 x Parallel port - 1 x Serial port (COM 1) - 1 x PS/2 keyboard - 1 x PS/2 mouse - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF out - 1 x IEEE1394 Port - 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack (S/SPDIF out) - 4 x USB 2.0 ports - 2 x RJ45 LAN jack
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVitesse VSC8601
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet/Fast-Ethernet

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