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MSI Big Bang-Trinergy vs MSI P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 18identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of SATA connectors
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:10
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:6
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:8
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:10
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:2
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:1
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:2
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:0
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:1
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:0
  • Networking features
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:Gigabit Ethernet
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:2
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:3
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • Big Bang-Trinergy:3
    • P55-GD55 motherboard LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:2

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Comparison of Big Bang-Trinergy, P55-GD55
42 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Memory voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one800,1066,1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers106
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers810
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers20
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111DLRealtek RTL8111DL
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipRealtek ALC889Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWin XP, Vista, 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers23
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers32
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width305 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm215 mm
Other featuresidentical
I/O portsKnown for one1x IDEUnknown — not stated by the source

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