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MSI K9N Platinum vs MSI Mainboard K9N Neo-F

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 19identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • K9N Platinum:8 GB
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:4 GB
  • RAID levels
    • K9N Platinum:0+1, 5
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:0, 1, 0+1
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • K9N Platinum:6
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • K9N Platinum:2
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:1

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Comparison of K9N Platinum, Mainboard K9N Neo-F
39 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM2Socket AM2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supported1000 MHz1000 MHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0+1, 50, 1, 0+1
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers64
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersDual Gigabit EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVitesse VSC8601
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipRealtek ALC883Realtek ALC883
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2x PCI Express x16 2x PCI Express x1 3x PCI 32-bit1 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltra-ATA/133Unknown — not stated by the source
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSerial ATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
RAID controller typeSATA IISATA II
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 x 305
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm

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