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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Big Bang-XPower II vs MSI X79A-GD65 motherboard Intel X79 LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 36identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • 8
    • 4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI
    • 3-Way SLI
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • 6
    • 4
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • 5
    • 4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 6
    • 8
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 4
    • 2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2
    • 1

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X79A-GD65 motherboard Intel X79 LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX

Model X79A-GD65

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Memory3 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1800,2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI3-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNo
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of SATA II connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers54
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one2
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82579VRealtek RTL8111E
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersXL-ATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel X79Intel X79
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC898
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers75
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0, 3.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers345 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers264 mm305 mm
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for one4
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYes
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneASMedia ASM 1061
Controller interface typeKnown for oneIntel X79
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes

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