Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX vs MSI A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX

Key differences

Number of memory slots
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:2
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:4
Maximum internal memory
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:16 GB
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:32 GB
Supported storage drive interfaces
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:SATA II
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:SATA
Parallel processing technology support
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:Hybrid CrossFireX
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:Not supported
Number of Parallel ATA connectors
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:1
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:1
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:0
Width
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:210 mm
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:244 mm
Controller interface type
- A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:AMD A55
- A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX:SATA 3Gb/s

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Comparison of A55-G35, A55-G45
55 specifications	A MSI A55-G35 motherboard AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX Model A55-G35 View product	B MSI A55-G45 AMD A55 Socket FM1 ATX Model A55-G45 View product
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffers	AMD Athlon II X2, AMD Athlon II X4	AMD A, AMD E2
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers	2	4
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-channel
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	SATA II	SATA
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2048 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers	Hybrid CrossFireX	Not supported
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsDiffers	1	0
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UEFI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers	210 mm	244 mm
Other features1 differ
Controller interface typeDiffers	AMD A55	SATA 3Gb/s

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