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MSI 970 GAMING vs MSI A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 21identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • 970 GAMING:Socket AM3+
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Socket FM2+
  • Number of memory slots
    • 970 GAMING:4
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 970 GAMING:1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • 970 GAMING:SATA
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:SATA III
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 970 GAMING:2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 970 GAMING:3
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • 970 GAMING:1
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 970 GAMING:8
    • A88XM-P33 motherboard AMD A88X Socket FM2+ micro ATX:4

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Comparison of 970 GAMING, A88XM-P33
63 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Athlon FX, AMD Athlon II, AMD SempronAMD A
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA III
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLINot supported
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers61
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 8111G
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970AMD A88X
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC887
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm216 mm

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