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MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate V2 vs MSI A88XI AC V2

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 32identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate V2 has 2 more USB 2.0 connectors than the MSI A88XI AC V2 (3 vs 1). The MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate V2 has 2 more SATA III connectors than the MSI A88XI AC V2 (6 vs 4). The MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate V2 has 1 more PS/2 ports quantity than the MSI A88XI AC V2 (2 vs 1). Supported memory clock speeds: 1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz on the MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate V2, 1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz on the MSI A88XI AC V2. LAN controller: Realtek RTL8111E on the MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate V2, Realtek RTL8111G on the MSI A88XI AC V2.

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz
    • A88XI AC V2:1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:3
    • A88XI AC V2:1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:6
    • A88XI AC V2:4
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:2
    • A88XI AC V2:1
  • LAN controller
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:Realtek RTL8111E
    • A88XI AC V2:Realtek RTL8111G
  • Motherboard form factor
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:ATX
    • A88XI AC V2:mini ITX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:AMD A88X
    • A88XI AC V2:A88X
  • Width
    • A88X-G41 PC Mate V2:305 mm
    • A88XI AC V2:170 mm

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Comparison of A88X-G41 PC Mate V2, A88XI AC V2
74 specifications
Memory1 differ
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1866,1333,2133,1600 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual Graphics
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers31
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111G
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XA88X
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC887
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini PCI Express slot (half-length)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm170 mm
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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