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MSI C236A WORKSTATION vs MSI C236M WORKSTATION

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 33identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Parallel processing technology support
    • C236A WORKSTATION:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
    • C236M WORKSTATION:2-Way CrossFireX
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • C236A WORKSTATION:2
    • C236M WORKSTATION:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • C236A WORKSTATION:2
    • C236M WORKSTATION:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • C236A WORKSTATION:1
    • C236M WORKSTATION:0
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • C236A WORKSTATION:2
    • C236M WORKSTATION:1
  • LAN controller
    • C236A WORKSTATION:Intel® I219-V
    • C236M WORKSTATION:Realtek RTL8111H
  • Component for
    • C236A WORKSTATION:Workstation
    • C236M WORKSTATION:PC
  • Motherboard form factor
    • C236A WORKSTATION:ATX
    • C236M WORKSTATION:micro ATX

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Comparison of C236A WORKSTATION, C236M WORKSTATION
66 specifications
Storage controllersidentical
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I219-VRealtek RTL8111H
Features2 differ
Component forDiffersWorkstationPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Conflict-FreeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterpriseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-dUnknown — not stated by the source

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