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GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH vs MSI Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 25identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH has 2 more memory slots than the MSI Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX (4 vs 2). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX (32 GB vs 16 GB). The GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH has 2 more USB 2.0 connectors than the MSI Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX (3 vs 1). Parallel processing technology support: 2-Way SLI on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH, Not supported on the MSI Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX. Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the GIGABYTE GA-Z77MX-D3H TH, Gigabit Ethernet on the MSI Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX.

  • Number of memory slots
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:4
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:32 GB
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:16 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:2-Way SLI
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:3
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:1
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:4
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:2
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:1
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:0
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • GA-Z77MX-D3H TH:0
    • Z77IA-E53 Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (Socket H2) mini ITX:1

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Comparison of GA-Z77MX-D3H TH, Z77IA-E53
79 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2200,2400,2666,2800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLINot supported
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers31
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers42
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111E
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXmini ITX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Overclocking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOC Genie II
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ACPI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Z77
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
PCI Express slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF in connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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