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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 970A SLI KRAIT Edition vs MSI X99A RAIDER

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 25identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket AM3+
    • LGA 2011-v3
  • Supported memory types
    • DDR3-SDRAM
    • DDR4-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • 4
    • 8
  • Memory channels
    • Dual-channel
    • Quad-channel
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 32 GB
    • 128 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI
    • 3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 3
    • 1

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970A SLI KRAIT EditionView product
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X99A RAIDERView product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD Phenom FX
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket AM3, Socket AM3+
Memory5 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers48
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,2133 MHz2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB128 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECC
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers31
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers610
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1
Serial port headersKnown for one1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one4
Headphone outputsKnown for one3
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111E
Features4 differ
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 970Intel® X99
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneAMD SB950
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Cooling typeKnown for onePassive
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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, WinYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2
PCI slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers224 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYes

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