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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 760GM-P21 (FX) vs MSI 870S-C45 (FX)

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 35identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 800,1066,1333 MHz
    • 1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA II
    • SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • Hybrid CrossFireX
    • Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 0
    • 6
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • 4
    • 0
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 1
    • 2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0

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760GM-P21 (FX)View product
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870S-C45 (FX)View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3+Socket AM3+
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
System bus rate5.2 GT/s5.2 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMM
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 10, JBOD
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNo
DirectX versionKnown for one10.1
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers06
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers40
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8101ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GAMD 870 (RX881)
Motherboard southbridgeDiffersAMD SB710AMD SB850
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 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 98SE, Windows
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI slotsDiffers12
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers209 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm190 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes

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