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MSI 945P PLATINUM Retail vs MSI K8T Neo2-F V2.0

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 2identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 945P PLATINUM Retail:Intel
    • K8T Neo2-F V2.0:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • 945P PLATINUM Retail:LGA 775 (Socket T)
    • K8T Neo2-F V2.0:Socket 939
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 945P PLATINUM Retail:4 GB
    • K8T Neo2-F V2.0:2 GB
  • Audio output
    • 945P PLATINUM Retail:7.1 Realtek ALC882
    • K8T Neo2-F V2.0:RealTek ALC655

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Comparison of 945P PLATINUM Retail, K8T Neo2-F V2.0
30 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket 939
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
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
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown 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
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb/s10, 100, 1000Mb/s
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffersPCI Express x16 2x PCI Express x1 3x 32-bit v2.3 master PCI1 x AGP 8x 4 x 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source194 mm
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffers7.1 Realtek ALC882RealTek ALC655
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
I/O portsKnown for one1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM 1) 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x Coaxial SPDIF out 1 x 6 in 1 audio jack (S/SPDIF out) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ45 LAN jacksUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1Unknown — not stated by the source

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