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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 970A SLI KRAIT Edition vs MSI A68HM GRENADE

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 24identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI 970A SLI KRAIT Edition has 2 more memory slots than the MSI A68HM GRENADE (4 vs 2). The MSI 970A SLI KRAIT Edition has 1 more USB 2.0 connectors than the MSI A68HM GRENADE (3 vs 2). The MSI 970A SLI KRAIT Edition has 2 more SATA III connectors than the MSI A68HM GRENADE (6 vs 4). Processor socket: Socket AM3+ on the MSI 970A SLI KRAIT Edition, Socket FM2+ on the MSI A68HM GRENADE. Compatible processor series: AMD Phenom FX on the MSI 970A SLI KRAIT Edition, AMD A on the MSI A68HM GRENADE.

  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM3+
    • Socket FM2+
  • Compatible processor series
    • AMD Phenom FX
    • AMD A
  • Number of memory slots
    • 4
    • 2
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz
    • 1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 3
    • 2
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 6
    • 4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 6
    • 4
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1

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970A SLI KRAIT EditionView product
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A68HM GRENADEView product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD Phenom FXAMD A
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM3, Socket AM3+
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneNon-ECC
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111G
Features3 differ
Component forDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970AMD A68H
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC887
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm186 mm
DepthDiffers224 mm226 mm

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