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MSI GM45 Speedster-A4R vs MSI K9NU Speedster-SA6

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 9identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:Intel
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:AMD
  • Processor socket
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:LGA 771 (Socket J)
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:Socket F (1207)
  • Number of memory slots
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:2
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:8
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:8 GB
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:32 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:4
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:3
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:2
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:1
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:2
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • GM45 Speedster-A4R:1
    • K9NU Speedster-SA6:2

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Comparison of GM45 Speedster-A4R, K9NU Speedster-SA6
32 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor socketDiffersLGA 771 (Socket J)Socket F (1207)
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers28
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
ECC сompatibilityKnown for oneECCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarvell 88E1116
Featuresidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC888
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers244 mm255 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm304 mm

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