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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
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® D
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
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC850Realtek ALC888
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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