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MSI Big Bang-XPower vs MSI P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 22identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • Big Bang-XPower:Socket B (LGA 1366)
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:LGA 1156 (Socket H)
  • Number of memory slots
    • Big Bang-XPower:6
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Big Bang-XPower:24 GB
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:16 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Big Bang-XPower:2
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:3
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • Big Bang-XPower:8
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:9
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Big Bang-XPower:2
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:1
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • Big Bang-XPower:2
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:1
  • Networking features
    • Big Bang-XPower:10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
    • P55A-GD65 LGA 1156 (Socket H) ATX:LAN PCI-E Gb LAN

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Comparison of Big Bang-XPower, P55A-GD65
35 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers64
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB16 GB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers89
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
TPM connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity55
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Network1 differ
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111DLRealtek RTL8111DL
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 Fast EthernetLAN PCI-E Gb LAN
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipRealtek ALC889Realtek ALC889
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers62
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth305 mm305 mm

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