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MSI 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS) vs MSI GM45 Speedster-A4R

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 10identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):16 GB
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:8 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):2
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):2
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:3
  • Motherboard form factor
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):SSI CEB
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:ATX
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):2
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:1
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):2
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:1
  • Width
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):305 mm
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:244 mm
  • Depth
    • 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS):266 mm
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:244 mm

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Comparison of 5000V Master2-S8M(SAS), GM45 Speedster-A4R
30 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 771 (Socket J)LGA 771 (Socket J)
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceECC
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers24
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity11
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersSSI CEBATX
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 5000VUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, cUL, CB, CCC CE/FCC Class A, BSMI.Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm244 mm
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® 82563EBUnknown — not stated by the source

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