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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
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):800,1066,1333 MHz
    • 870S-C45 (FX):1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):SATA II
    • 870S-C45 (FX):SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):Hybrid CrossFireX
    • 870S-C45 (FX):Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):2
    • 870S-C45 (FX):3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):0
    • 870S-C45 (FX):6
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):4
    • 870S-C45 (FX):0
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):1
    • 870S-C45 (FX):2
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 760GM-P21 (FX):1
    • 870S-C45 (FX):0

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Comparison of 760GM-P21 (FX), 870S-C45 (FX)
69 specifications
Processoridentical
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DirectX versionKnown for one10.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers06
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers40
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers12
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8101ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GAMD 870 (RX881)
Motherboard southbridgeDiffersAMD SB710AMD SB850
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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, WindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsDiffers12
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers209 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm190 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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