Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX vs MSI PT890-Neo-V LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX

10specifications compared
5differ
5identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

USB 2.0 connectors
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2
- PT890-Neo-V LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:4
Motherboard form factor
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:micro ATX
- PT890-Neo-V LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:ATX
Audio output channels
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:7.1 channels
- PT890-Neo-V LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:5.1 channels
Width
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:225 mm
- PT890-Neo-V LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:305 mm
Depth
- 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:245 mm
- PT890-Neo-V LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX:200 mm

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Comparison of 945GM3-F, PT890-Neo-V
33 specifications	A MSI 945GM3-F motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX Model 945GM3-F View product	B MSI PT890-Neo-V LGA 775 (Socket T) ATX Model PT890-Neo-V View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Celeron® D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers	2	4
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connector	Yes	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD/AUX audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Ethernet/Fast-Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffers	micro ATX	ATX
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1 channels	5.1 channels
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VIA VT8237R
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for one	- 1 PCI Express x 16 slot. - 3 32-bit v2.3 master PCI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	225 mm	305 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	200 mm
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for one	Realtek ALC883	Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connector	Yes	Yes
I/O portsKnown for one	- 1 x Parallel port - 1 x Serial port (COM 1) - 1 x VGA port - 1 x PS/2 keyboard - 1 x PS/2 mouse - 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack - 4 x USB 2.0 ports - 1 x RJ45 LAN jack	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, JBOD
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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