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GIGABYTE X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0) vs MSI MEG X299 Creation

53specifications compared
12differ
41identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Number of memory slots
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):8
- MEG X299 Creation:4
Supported storage drive interfaces
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):M.2, SATA III
- MEG X299 Creation:SATA III, U.2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):0
- MEG X299 Creation:2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):1
- MEG X299 Creation:0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):0
- MEG X299 Creation:1
PS/2 ports quantity
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):0
- MEG X299 Creation:1
Bluetooth version
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):4.2
- MEG X299 Creation:5.0
Audio chip
- X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0):Realtek ALC1220-VB
- MEG X299 Creation:Realtek ALC1220

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Comparison of X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0), MEG X299 Creation
89 specifications	A GIGABYTE X299 AORUS MASTER (rev. 1.0)View product	B MSI MEG X299 Creation View product
Processoridentical
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 2066
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	8	4
ECC сompatibilityKnown for one	Non-ECC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	2133,2400,2667 MHz	4100,2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3800,4000,4200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	M.2, SATA III	SATA III, U.2
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI, 4-Way CrossFireX, 4-Way SLI, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI	CrossFire, SLI
Internal I/Oidentical
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
12V power connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB LED pin headerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.0
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8125-CG, Intel® I219-V
Features1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC1220-VB	Realtek ALC1220
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one	32 Mbit	Unknown — not stated by the source
ACPI versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) versionKnown for one	2.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) versionKnown for one	2.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers	269 mm	272 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DualBIOSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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