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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI H67A-G43 (B3) vs MSI Z68MA-G45 (G3)

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 30identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • 1066,1333 MHz
    • 1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • Not supported
    • 2-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 4
    • 3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 4
    • 6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 0
    • 1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • ATX
    • micro ATX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Intel® H67
    • Intel Z68

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slots44
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Controller typeKnown for oneIntel Z68 (B3)
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supported2-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers43
Number of SATA III connectors22
Number of SATA II connectors44
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneNo
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one1
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one2
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYes
TPM connectorYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111ERealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Features3 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H67Intel Z68
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slots22
PCI slotsKnown for one3
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers220 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneRealtek ALC892

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