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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate vs MSI A88X-G45 GAMING Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 36identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • 2
    • 4
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • 1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way CrossFireX
    • 3-Way CrossFireX
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 6
    • 8
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 2
    • 4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1

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A88X-G41 PC MateView product
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A88X-G45 GAMING Assassin’s Creed Liberation HDView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket FM2+Socket FM2+
Compatible processor seriesAMD AAMD A
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket FM2
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA IIISATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1760 MB
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixels
DirectX versionKnown for one11
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers24
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Serial port headers11
TPM connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8111EBigfoot Killer E2205
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyAMDAMD
Motherboard chipsetAMD A88XAMD A88X
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 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, Win
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3
PCI slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS jumperYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm244 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAssassin’s Creed Liberation HD

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