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MSI H87-G43 GAMING vs MSI Z87 MPOWER SP

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 45identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • H87-G43 GAMING:2
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:3
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    • H87-G43 GAMING:6
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • H87-G43 GAMING:6
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • H87-G43 GAMING:2
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:6
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • H87-G43 GAMING:1
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:0
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • H87-G43 GAMING:1
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:2
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • H87-G43 GAMING:1
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:0
  • Motherboard chipset
    • H87-G43 GAMING:Intel® H87
    • Z87 MPOWER SP:Intel® Z87

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Comparison of H87-G43 GAMING, Z87 MPOWER SP
75 specifications
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way CrossFireX2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2160 pixels
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers68
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port headersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear panel I/O ports5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Features1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H87Intel® Z87
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers14
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers13
PCI slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm244 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm305 mm
Other features1 differ
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots quantityDiffers47
Parallel port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial port via internal headerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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