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MSI A55-G41 PC Mate vs MSI A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 41identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:64 GB
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:32 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:2-Way CrossFireX
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:3
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:2
  • LAN controller
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:Realtek RTL8111E
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:Realtek RTL8111G
  • Motherboard form factor
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:ATX
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:micro ATX
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:3
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:1
  • PCI slots
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:2
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:1
  • Width
    • A55-G41 PC Mate:305 mm
    • A55M-E35 AMD A55 Socket FM2+ micro ATX:226 mm

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Comparison of A55-G41 PC Mate, A55M-E35
63 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket FM2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IISATA II
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireXNot supported
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX version11.111.1
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors00
Number of SATA II connectors66
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of chassis fan connectors22
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Parallel connectorYesYes
Serial port headers11
TPM connectorYesYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111G
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A55AMD A55
Audio chipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm216 mm

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