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MSI 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD vs MSI GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 22identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:4
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:800,1066,1333 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:16 GB
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:8 GB
  • RAID levels
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:0, 1, 10, JBOD
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:0, 1, 5, 10
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:Hybrid CrossFireX
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:3
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:2
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:6
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 880GMA-E53 motherboard AMD:2
    • GF615M-P31 motherboard NVIDIA nForce 630a Socket AM3 micro ATX:0

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Comparison of 880GMA-E53, GF615M-P31
60 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 10, JBOD0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersHybrid CrossFireXNot supported
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGeForce 7025
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers64
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8105E
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 880GNVIDIA nForce 630a
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC887
Expansion slots3 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.01.0
PCI slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers244 mm200 mm
Other features1 differ
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltra DMA 33/66/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeDiffersSATAnForce 630a
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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