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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition vs MSI P965 Platinum

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 22identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 2
    • 3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 5
    • 7
  • Number of Parallel ATA connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2
    • 1
  • LAN controller
    • Intel® 82573L
    • Realtek RTL8111B
  • Networking features
    • 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
    • 10/100/1000 Mb/s
  • Width
    • 304 mm
    • 305 mm
  • Audio output
    • Realtek AL882M
    • Realtek 883

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35 specifications
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MSI

975X Platinum PowerUp EditionView product
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MSI

P965 PlatinumView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers57
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers21
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82573LRealtek RTL8111B
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet10/100/1000 Mb/s
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCI Express x16 - Supports into 2 x8 - Supports ATI Crossfire technology. 2 x PCI Express x1 2 x 32-bit v2.3 master PCI1 x PCI Express x16 1 x PCI Express x4 2 x PCI Express x1 2 x 32-bit v2.3 master PCI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers304 mm305 mm
Depth245 mm245 mm
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffersRealtek AL882MRealtek 883
EZ plug connectorKnown for oneYes
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1

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