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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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Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
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
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI3-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNo
Internal I/O2 differ
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers64
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers54
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82579VRealtek RTL8111E
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersXL-ATXATX
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
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
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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