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MSI A68H PC Mate vs MSI A68HM-E33 V2

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 40identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • A68H PC Mate:2-Way CrossFireX
    • A68HM-E33 V2:Not supported
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A68H PC Mate:3
    • A68HM-E33 V2:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A68H PC Mate:4
    • A68HM-E33 V2:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • A68H PC Mate:2
    • A68HM-E33 V2:1
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • A68H PC Mate:1
    • A68HM-E33 V2:0
  • LAN controller
    • A68H PC Mate:Realtek RTL8111E
    • A68HM-E33 V2:Realtek RTL8111G
  • Motherboard form factor
    • A68H PC Mate:ATX
    • A68HM-E33 V2:micro ATX
  • PCI slots
    • A68H PC Mate:3
    • A68HM-E33 V2:1

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Comparison of A68H PC Mate, A68HM-E33 V2
57 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots22
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IIISATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireXNot supported
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors00
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of SATA connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headers11
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111G
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A68HAMD A68H
Power source typeATXATX
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers3055 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm173 mm

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