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MSI K9N SLI Platinum vs MSI Mainboard K9N Neo-F

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 20identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • K9N SLI Platinum:8 GB
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:4 GB
  • RAID levels
    • K9N SLI Platinum:0, 1
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:0, 1, 0+1
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • K9N SLI Platinum:6
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:4
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • K9N SLI Platinum:2
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:1
  • Width
    • K9N SLI Platinum:245 mm
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:200 mm
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • K9N SLI Platinum:245 x 305
    • Mainboard K9N Neo-F:200 x 305

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Comparison of K9N SLI Platinum, Mainboard K9N Neo-F
35 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor socketSocket AM2Socket AM2
Processor system buses supported1000 MHz1000 MHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 10, 1, 0+1
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers64
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
LAN controllerVitesse VSC8601Vitesse VSC8601
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Power source typeATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC883
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers3x PCI (32-bit) 2x PCI-Express x1 2x PCI-Express x161 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers245 mm200 mm
Depth305 mm305 mm
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs245 x 305200 x 305
Audio outputKnown for oneRealtek ALC883Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
RAID controller typeSATA IISATA II

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