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MSI A88X-G45 GAMING vs MSI H81M-E35 V2

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 29identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:AMD
    • H81M-E35 V2:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:Socket FM2+
    • H81M-E35 V2:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
  • Number of memory slots
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:4
    • H81M-E35 V2:2
  • Memory channels
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:Quad-channel
    • H81M-E35 V2:Dual-channel
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
    • H81M-E35 V2:1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:32 GB
    • H81M-E35 V2:16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:SATA III
    • H81M-E35 V2:SATA II, SATA III
  • Maximum resolution
    • A88X-G45 GAMING:4096 x 2160 pixels
    • H81M-E35 V2:2560 x 1600 pixels

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Comparison of A88X-G45 GAMING, H81M-E35 V2
66 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2+LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD AIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneSocket FM2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one3-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4096 x 2160 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
DirectX versionDiffers11.111
Number of displays supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O4 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers82
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers02
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers42
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
LAN controllerDiffersBigfoot Killer E2205Realtek RTL8111G
Features4 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyDiffersAMDIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A88XIntel® H81
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC887
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, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm243.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm173 mm

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