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MSI IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX vs MSI IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 14identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:Socket 479
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Number of memory slots
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:2 GB
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:2
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:0
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:4
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:0
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:1
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:0
  • Motherboard form factor
    • IM-945GSE-A Socket 479 ATX:ATX
    • IM-Q35 LGA 775 (Socket T) mini ITX:mini ITX

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Comparison of IM-945GSE-A, IM-Q35
28 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479LGA 775 (Socket T)
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers12
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384 MB
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3100
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors44
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers24
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers10
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Audio chipRealtek ALC888Realtek ALC888
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
CertificationFCC Cl. B/ CE / C-Tick / BSMI / VCCIFCC Cl. B/ CE / C-Tick / BSMI / VCCI
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)-20 - 80%-20 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width170 mm170 mm
Depth170 mm170 mm
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® 82574LUnknown — not stated by the source

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