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GIGABYTE GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI vs MSI X99S SLI Plus

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 32identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI:64 GB
    • X99S SLI Plus:128 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI:SATA, SATA II, SATA III
    • X99S SLI Plus:SATA III
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI:2
    • X99S SLI Plus:1
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI:2
    • X99S SLI Plus:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI:Extended ATX
    • X99S SLI Plus:ATX
  • Audio output channels
    • GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI:5.1 channels
    • X99S SLI Plus:7.1 channels
  • Depth
    • GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI:259 mm
    • X99S SLI Plus:244 mm

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Comparison of GA-X99-GAMING 7 WIFI, X99S SLI Plus
67 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2400,2666,2800,3000 MHz2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,3000,3300 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA II, SATA IIISATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Internal I/Oidentical
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers259 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Back-to-BIOS buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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