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MSI mATX S775 vs MSI P45 Neo2-FIR

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 12identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of SATA connectors
    • mATX S775:6
    • P45 Neo2-FIR:8
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • mATX S775:4
    • P45 Neo2-FIR:6
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • mATX S775:0
    • P45 Neo2-FIR:1
  • Motherboard form factor
    • mATX S775:micro ATX
    • P45 Neo2-FIR:ATX
  • PCI Express x1 slots
    • mATX S775:1
    • P45 Neo2-FIR:2
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • mATX S775:1
    • P45 Neo2-FIR:2

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Comparison of mATX S775, P45 Neo2-FIR
41 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme, Intel® Core™2 Quad
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers68
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TPM connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIEEE1394 / FireWire, Realtek 8111C
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC888
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWin Vista
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 mm
Other featuresidentical
Floppy disk drive connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x IDE
Audio outputKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source

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