Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail vs MSI PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail:AMD
- PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Intel
Processor socket
- K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail:Socket 939
- PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor system buses supported
- K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail:1000 MHz
- PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:800 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail:4 GB
- PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:2 GB
Networking features
- K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail:10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
- PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s
Motherboard form factor
- K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail:ATX
- PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX:micro ATX

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Comparison of K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail, PM8M2-V
10 specifications	A MSI K8N SLI PLATINUM Retail View product	B MSI PM8M2-V motherboard LGA 775 (Socket T) micro ATX Model PM8M2-V View product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 939	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor system buses supportedDiffers	1000 MHz	800 MHz
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet	Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffers	ATX	micro ATX
Power source type	ATX	ATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	2x PCI Express x16 1x PCI Express x1 3x 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus	1x AGP 8x/4X 2x PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI
Other features1 differ
Audio outputDiffers	7.1 Sound Blaster Live 24-bit onboard	Realtek ALC655 2/6 channel S/W
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ45

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