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GIGABYTE GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX vs MSI K9N SLI-2F

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 12identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:Socket 939
    • K9N SLI-2F:Socket AM2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:4 GB
    • K9N SLI-2F:8 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:2
    • K9N SLI-2F:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:2
    • K9N SLI-2F:6
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:2
    • K9N SLI-2F:1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:1
    • K9N SLI-2F:2
  • Depth
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:244 mm
    • K9N SLI-2F:245 mm
  • Audio output
    • GA-K8NS-939 Socket 939 ATX:Realtek ALC850 Audio AC'97
    • K9N SLI-2F:Realtek ALC883

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Comparison of GA-K8NS-939, K9N SLI-2F
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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
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
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
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)YesYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity22
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
COM ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVitesse VSC8601
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x AGP 5 x PCI (PCI 2.3)2 x PCI Express x16 (SLI) 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm245 mm
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffersRealtek ALC850 Audio AC'97Realtek ALC883
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes

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