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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
    • H67A-G43 (B3):1066,1333 MHz
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • H67A-G43 (B3):Not supported
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):2-Way SLI
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • H67A-G43 (B3):4
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • H67A-G43 (B3):4
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):6
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • H67A-G43 (B3):2
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • H67A-G43 (B3):0
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • H67A-G43 (B3):ATX
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):micro ATX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • H67A-G43 (B3):Intel® H67
    • Z68MA-G45 (G3):Intel Z68

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Comparison of H67A-G43 (B3), Z68MA-G45 (G3)
61 specifications
Memory1 differ
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Controller typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Z68 (B3)
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/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers43
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
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
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H67Intel Z68
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC892
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers220 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892

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