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GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0) vs MSI X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX

41specifications compared
16differ
25identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Processor socket
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):Socket B (LGA 1366)
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Number of memory slots
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):6
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:4
Memory channels
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):Triple-channel
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:Quad-channel
Maximum internal memory
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):24 GB
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:64 GB
Parallel processing technology support
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):3-Way SLI
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI
Number of SATA II connectors
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):8
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:4
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):4
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:6
eSATA ports quantity
- GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0):2
- X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX:0

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Comparison of GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0), X79A-GD45
70 specifications	A GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD3R (rev. 2.0)View product	B MSI X79A-GD45 motherboard LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX Model X79A-GD45 View product
Processor1 differ
Processor socketDiffers	Socket B (LGA 1366)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	6	4
Memory channelsDiffers	Triple-channel	Quad-channel
ECC сompatibilityKnown for one	Non-ECC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	800,1066,1333,2200 MHz	1066,1333,1600,1800,2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	24 GB	64 GB
Controller typeKnown for one	iTE IT8720	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	3-Way SLI	2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers	8	4
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TPM connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	6
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	2	0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	2	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
COM ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® X58	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for one	Intel ICH10R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC892
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	2	3
PCI slotsDiffers	1	4
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for one	AWARD	Unknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one	1.0b	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	305 mm	244 mm
DepthDiffers	244 mm	305 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel X79

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