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MSI K9N SLI vs MSI PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 10identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • K9N SLI:AMD
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:Intel
  • Processor socket
    • K9N SLI:Socket AM2
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:Socket 478
  • Number of memory slots
    • K9N SLI:4
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • K9N SLI:8 GB
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:2 GB
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • K9N SLI:3
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:2
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • K9N SLI:6
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • K9N SLI:2
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • K9N SLI:ATX
    • PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard:micro ATX

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Comparison of K9N SLI, PM8M-V, Micro-ATX motherboard
38 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM2Socket 478
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD SempronUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor system buses supportedKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers32
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers62
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 outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneVitesse VSC8601Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one10/100/1000 Fast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmicro ATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC883Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeATXATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA P4M800
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2xPCI Express x16 (SLI), 2xPCI Express x1, 3xPCI.1 x AGP 8x/4X 3 x PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers345 mm245 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm190 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
I/O portsKnown for one1xIrDA infrared module headerUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC655

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