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MSI K8D Master3-FA4R vs MSI K8N Neo4-FI

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor socket
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:Socket 940
    • K8N Neo4-FI:Socket 939
  • Maximum internal memory
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:24 GB
    • K8N Neo4-FI:4 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:2
    • K8N Neo4-FI:3
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:2
    • K8N Neo4-FI:4
  • Networking features
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:10/100/1000 MB/
    • K8N Neo4-FI:10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
  • Motherboard form factor
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:Extended ATX
    • K8N Neo4-FI:ATX
  • Width
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:305 mm
    • K8N Neo4-FI:304 mm
  • Depth
    • K8D Master3-FA4R:330 mm
    • K8N Neo4-FI:244 mm

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Comparison of K8D Master3-FA4R, K8N Neo4-FI
35 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket 940Socket 939
Processor system buses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 MHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB4 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers23
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of COM connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 MB/10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers3 x 64-bit, 66/100/133MHz PCI-X 2 x 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI1 x PCI Express x16 1 x PCI Express x4 1 x PCI Express x1 4 x 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers330 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealTek ALC850
Graphics controllerKnown for oneATI Rage XLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOSidentical
BIOS memory sizeKnown for one32 MbitUnknown — not stated by the source

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