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MSI K9N SLI vs MSI P35 Neo Combo-F

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 16identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • K9N SLI:AMD
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • K9N SLI:Socket AM2
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:LGA 775 (Socket T)
  • Compatible processor series
    • K9N SLI:AMD Sempron
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:Intel® Pentium® 4
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • K9N SLI:3
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:4
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • K9N SLI:6
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:5
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • K9N SLI:2
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:1
  • LAN controller
    • K9N SLI:Vitesse VSC8601
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:Realtek RTL8111B
  • Networking features
    • K9N SLI:10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
    • P35 Neo Combo-F:Gigabit LAN

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Comparison of K9N SLI, P35 Neo Combo-F
38 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesDiffersAMD SempronIntel® Pentium® 4
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers34
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers65
CD/AUX audio inYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Number of EATX power connectorsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of COM connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
PS/2 ports quantity22
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
Network2 differ
LAN controllerDiffersVitesse VSC8601Realtek RTL8111B
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 Fast EthernetGigabit LAN
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC883Realtek ALC888
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2xPCI Express x16 (SLI), 2xPCI Express x1, 3xPCI.2 x PCI, 3 x PCI-E (x1), 1 x PCI-E (x16)
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers345 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm225 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
I/O portsKnown for one1xIrDA infrared module headerUnknown — not stated by the source
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Controller interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra DMA 66/100/133 IDE

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