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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI P45 PLATINUM vs MSI P7N2 Diamond

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 18identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • 16 GB
    • 8 GB
  • RAID levels
    • 0, 1, 10
    • 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • 3
    • 4
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 8
    • 6
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 1
    • 2
  • eSATA ports quantity
    • 1
    • 2
  • Width
    • 245 mm
    • 304 mm
  • Depth
    • 305 mm
    • 245 mm

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P45 PLATINUMView product
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P7N2 DiamondView product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Pentium® D
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slots44
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage controllers1 differ
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 100, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
Internal I/O2 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers34
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers86
Number of Parallel ATA connectorsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out connectorYesYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
CD/AUX audio inKnown for oneYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorKnown for oneYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectors11
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O ports2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
eSATA ports quantityDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one1
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111C
Networking featuresKnown for one10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet
Featuresidentical
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC888 / ALC888T
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows Vista
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCI-E x1 2 x PCI 2 x PCI-E 2.0 x164 x PCI Express x16 2 x PCI Express x1
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers245 mm304 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm245 mm
Other featuresidentical
Controller 2nd interface typeKnown for oneUltra DMA 66/100/133 IDE
Controller interface typeKnown for oneSATAII
Floppy disk drive connectorYesYes
Special featuresKnown for oneCircu-Pipe 2, Dr. Mos, 2-phase chipset / memory, Green Power Center

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