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MSI MB B150M PRO-VD vs MSI Z170-A PRO

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 40identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:2
    • Z170-A PRO:4
  • ECC сompatibility
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:ECC
    • Z170-A PRO:Non-ECC
  • Maximum internal memory
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:32 GB
    • Z170-A PRO:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:SATA II
    • Z170-A PRO:SATA III
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:1
    • Z170-A PRO:2
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:1
    • Z170-A PRO:3
  • Motherboard form factor
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:micro ATX
    • Z170-A PRO:ATX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • MB B150M PRO-VD:Intel® B150
    • Z170-A PRO:Intel® Z170

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Comparison of MB B150M PRO-VD, Z170-A PRO
74 specifications
Processor1 differ
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Memory4 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
ECC сompatibilityDiffersECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133 MHz2133,2400,2600,2800,3000,3200 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory voltageKnown for one1.2,1.25,1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATA IISATA III
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 x 2304 pixels
Discrete graphics supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers12
Number of chassis fan connectorsDiffers13
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parallel connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Features2 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersmicro ATXATX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B150Intel® Z170
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC892
PC health monitoringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCPU, Fan, Temperature
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers24
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers12
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS1 differ
BIOS typeDiffersUEFIUEFI AMI
ACPI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers235 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm225 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Other featuresidentical
Number of SATA Express portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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