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GIGABYTE GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX vs MSI H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 15identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:Socket B (LGA 1366)
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:LGA 1156 (Socket H)
  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:6
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:24 GB
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:16 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:2
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:10
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:7
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:2
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:1
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:2
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-X58A-UD5 motherboard Socket B (LGA 1366) ATX:2
    • H55-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:1

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Comparison of GA-X58A-UD5, H55-GD65
56 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers64
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB16 GB
Controller typeKnown for oneDual/3 channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers107
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports7 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers21
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers2 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111DL
Features1 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7/Vista/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC889
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers42
PCI slotsDiffers12
BIOSidentical
ACPI versionKnown for one1.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm225 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GAME/MIDI connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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