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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 970A-G45 AMD 970 Socket AM3 ATX vs MSI PH61A-P35 (B3)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 21identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM3
    • LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Number of memory slots
    • 4
    • 2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 32 GB
    • 16 GB
  • On-board graphics card
    • No
    • Yes
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 3
    • 2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 6
    • 2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 2
    • 1

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MSI

970A-G45 AMD 970 Socket AM3 ATX

Model 970A-G45

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MSI

PH61A-P35 (B3)View product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X6Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
System bus rateKnown for one4.8 GT/s
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers800,1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneNot supported
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers62
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers21
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one4
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers16
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970Intel® H61
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC892Realtek ALC887
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
PCI slotsDiffers23
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm205 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATA III 6Gb/s
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes

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