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MSI H67A-G43 (B3) vs MSI Z68A-G45 (G3)

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 34identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • H67A-G43 (B3):1066,1333 MHz
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • H67A-G43 (B3):Not supported
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):2-Way SLI
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • H67A-G43 (B3):2
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • H67A-G43 (B3):0
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):1
  • Motherboard chipset
    • H67A-G43 (B3):Intel® H67
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):Intel Z68
  • Audio chip
    • H67A-G43 (B3):Realtek ALC887
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):Realtek ALC892
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • H67A-G43 (B3):2
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):3
  • PCI slots
    • H67A-G43 (B3):3
    • Z68A-G45 (G3):2

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Comparison of H67A-G43 (B3), Z68A-G45 (G3)
65 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory1 differ
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Supported memory module capacitiesKnown for one1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supported2-Way SLI
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H67Intel Z68
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7 32Bit
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers23
PCI slotsDiffers32
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers220 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported UDIMM clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333,1600 MHz
Supported UDIMM module capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Maximum UDIMM memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Z68

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