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MSI A68HM-P33 V2 vs MSI A88XM-P33 V2

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 29identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI A68HM-P33 V2 has 2 more USB 2.0 connectors than the MSI A88XM-P33 V2 (4 vs 2). The MSI A88XM-P33 V2 has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI A68HM-P33 V2 (4 vs 2). The MSI A88XM-P33 V2 has 43 mm more depth than the MSI A68HM-P33 V2 (216 mm vs 173 mm). Memory channels: Dodeca-channel on the MSI A68HM-P33 V2, Dual-channel on the MSI A88XM-P33 V2. Supported memory clock speeds: 1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz on the MSI A68HM-P33 V2, 1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz on the MSI A88XM-P33 V2.

  • Memory channels
    • A68HM-P33 V2:Dodeca-channel
    • A88XM-P33 V2:Dual-channel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • A68HM-P33 V2:1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • A88XM-P33 V2:1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • RAID levels
    • A68HM-P33 V2:0, 1, 10
    • A88XM-P33 V2:0, 1, 5, 10
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A68HM-P33 V2:4
    • A88XM-P33 V2:2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A68HM-P33 V2:2
    • A88XM-P33 V2:4
  • LAN controller
    • A68HM-P33 V2:Realtek 8111G
    • A88XM-P33 V2:Realtek RTL8111G
  • Motherboard chipset
    • A68HM-P33 V2:AMD A68H
    • A88XM-P33 V2:AMD A88X
  • Depth
    • A68HM-P33 V2:173 mm
    • A88XM-P33 V2:216 mm

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Comparison of A68HM-P33 V2, A88XM-P33 V2
57 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD AUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDiffersDodeca-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IIISATA III
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA III connectors44
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Serial port headersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek 8111GRealtek RTL8111G
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A68HAMD A88X
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI slots11
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width226 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers173 mm216 mm

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