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MSI 785GM-E51 AMD vs MSI 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:5
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:6
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:9
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:1
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:2
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:1
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:0
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:1
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:1
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:0
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:1
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:0
  • Motherboard form factor
    • 785GM-E51 AMD:micro ATX
    • 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition:ATX

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Comparison of 785GM-E51, 790FX-GD70 Winki Edition
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785GM-E51 AMD

Model 785GM-E51

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM3Socket AM3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 0+1, JBODUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers58
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers69
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersRealtek RTL8111DL - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet MAC / PHY
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111D(L)
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD 785GUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipRealtek ALC889Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers14
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm304 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics controllerKnown for oneATI Radeon HD 4200Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for oneOn-Board: 1 x Front panel 1 x Serial port 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Parallel port 1 x OC SwitchUnknown — not stated by the source

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