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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI K9N Platinum vs MSI K9N SLI Platinum

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 22identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • RAID levels
    • 0+1, 5
    • 0, 1
  • Number of IEEE1394 connectors
    • 2
    • 1
  • Networking features
    • Dual Gigabit Ethernet
    • Gigabit Ethernet

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41 specifications
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K9N SLI PlatinumView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM2Socket AM2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1
Processor system buses supported1000 MHz1000 MHz
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0+1, 50, 1
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA connectors66
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsDiffers21
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersDual Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneVitesse VSC8601
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC883
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2x PCI Express x16 2x PCI Express x1 3x PCI 32-bit3x PCI (32-bit) 2x PCI-Express x1 2x PCI-Express x16
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltra-ATA/133
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATA II
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
RAID controller typeSATA IISATA II
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one245 x 305
Audio outputKnown for oneRealtek ALC883
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one245 mm
DepthKnown for one305 mm

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