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MSI 945PL Neo3-F vs MSI 945PL NEO5-F

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 7identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Networking features
    • 945PL Neo3-F:Gigabit LAN
    • 945PL NEO5-F:Gigabit Ethernet
  • Audio chip
    • 945PL Neo3-F:Realtek ALC850
    • 945PL NEO5-F:Realtek ALC888
  • Width
    • 945PL Neo3-F:225 mm
    • 945PL NEO5-F:305 mm
  • Depth
    • 945PL Neo3-F:305 mm
    • 945PL NEO5-F:197 mm

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Comparison of 945PL Neo3-F, 945PL NEO5-F
33 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® D
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memory2 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 source4
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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 featuresDiffersGigabit LANGigabit Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC850Realtek ALC888
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1xPCIe x16, 1xPCIe x1, 4xPCI1 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI Express x1, 3 x PCI
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers225 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm197 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra DMA 66/100 IDE
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
I/O portsKnown for one1x UDMA100 IDE 4x S-ATA II 8x USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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