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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 970 GAMING vs MSI CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM3+
    • LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
    • 1333,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • SATA
    • SATA II, SATA III
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 1
    • 3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 2
  • Motherboard form factor
    • ATX
    • mini ITX
  • Motherboard chipset family
    • AMD
    • Intel

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CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX

Model CSM-C222-089

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Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Athlon FX, AMD Athlon II, AMD SempronIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers13
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)11
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputsKnown for one6
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1
COM ports quantityKnown for one1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I210-AT
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970Intel C222 Express
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170.1 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170.1 mm

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