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MSI B85M GAMING vs MSI CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 13identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • B85M GAMING:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • ECC сompatibility
    • B85M GAMING:Non-ECC
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:ECC
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • B85M GAMING:1066,1333,1600 MHz
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:1333,1600 MHz
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • B85M GAMING:SATA, SATA II, SATA III
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:SATA II, SATA III
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • B85M GAMING:2
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:3
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • B85M GAMING:1
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • B85M GAMING:0
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • B85M GAMING:micro ATX
    • CSM-C222-089 Intel C222 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R) mini ITX:mini ITX

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Comparison of B85M GAMING, CSM-C222-089
64 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC сompatibilityDiffersNon-ECCECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA, SATA II, SATA IIISATA II, SATA III
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
DirectX versionKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers23
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I210-AT
Features2 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXmini ITX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B85Intel C222 Express
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm170.1 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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