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GIGABYTE GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0) vs MSI X58 PRO-E

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 21identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):LGA 775 (Socket T)
    • X58 PRO-E:Socket B (LGA 1366)
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):4
    • X58 PRO-E:6
  • Memory voltage
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):1.8 V
    • X58 PRO-E:1.5 V
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):16 GB
    • X58 PRO-E:24 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):6
    • X58 PRO-E:7
  • Number of EATX power connectors
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):2
    • X58 PRO-E:1
  • Number of IEEE1394 connectors
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):2
    • X58 PRO-E:1
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0):0
    • X58 PRO-E:1

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Comparison of GA-P43-ES3G (rev. 1.0), X58 PRO-E
52 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers46
Memory voltageDiffers1.8 V1.5 V
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB24 GB
Controller typeKnown for oneiTE IT8718Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers67
Number of Parallel ATA connectors11
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsDiffers21
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsDiffers21
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers31
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111CRealtek RTL8111C
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 MbitGigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC888Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows Vista/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsDiffers52
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers210 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra DMA 66/100/133 IDE
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II

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