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MSI K9N SLI vs MSI P35 Diamond

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 13identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • K9N SLI:AMD
    • P35 Diamond:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • K9N SLI:Socket AM2
    • P35 Diamond:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Processor system buses supported
    • K9N SLI:1000 MHz
    • P35 Diamond:1333 MHz
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • K9N SLI:6
    • P35 Diamond:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • K9N SLI:4
    • P35 Diamond:6
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • K9N SLI:2
    • P35 Diamond:1

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Comparison of K9N SLI, P35 Diamond
39 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD SempronUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedDiffers1000 MHz1333 MHz
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors33
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers64
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantity22
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneVitesse VSC8601Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one10/100/1000 Fast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC883Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVista Premium
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2xPCI Express x16 (SLI), 2xPCI Express x1, 3xPCI.2xPCI-E (x1) 2xPCI
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
I/O portsKnown for one1xIrDA infrared module headerUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllersidentical
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5

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