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MSI 945GT Speedster-A4R vs MSI P965 Platinum

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 5identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:Socket 479
    • P965 Platinum:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:2
    • P965 Platinum:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:4 GB
    • P965 Platinum:8 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:2
    • P965 Platinum:3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:2
    • P965 Platinum:1
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:2
    • P965 Platinum:1
  • Networking features
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:Ethernet/Fast-Ethernet
    • P965 Platinum:10/100/1000 Mb/s
  • Motherboard form factor
    • 945GT Speedster-A4R:micro ATX
    • P965 Platinum:ATX

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Comparison of 945GT Speedster-A4R, P965 Platinum
37 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111B
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast-Ethernet10/100/1000 Mb/s
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Power source typeATXATX
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers- One PCI Express x16 slots - One PCI Express x 4 slot - Two PCI slots - Support 3.3V/ 5V PCI bus Interface1 x PCI Express x16 1 x PCI Express x4 2 x PCI Express x1 2 x 32-bit v2.3 master PCI
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm245 mm
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 883
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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