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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI A68HM GRENADE vs MSI X99A RAIDER

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

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor socket
    • Socket FM2+
    • LGA 2011-v3
  • Supported memory types
    • DDR3-SDRAM
    • DDR4-SDRAM
  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 8
  • Memory channels
    • Dual-channel
    • Quad-channel
  • ECC сompatibility
    • Non-ECC
    • ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 32 GB
    • 128 GB
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, 10
    • 0, 1, 5, 10

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MSI

A68HM GRENADEView product
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MSI

X99A RAIDERView product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD A
Memory6 differ
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers28
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB128 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers410
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1
TPM connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers13
Microphone inYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111G
Features4 differ
Component forDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A68HIntel® X99
Power source typeATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsKnown for one1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers186 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYes

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