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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) vs MSI X79A-GD65 motherboard Intel X79 LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 40identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • 8
    • 4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • 2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI
    • 3-Way SLI
  • Number of SATA II connectors
    • 2
    • 4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 6
    • 8
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • 0
    • 1
  • LAN controller
    • Intel® 82579
    • Realtek RTL8111E

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MSI

X79A-GD45 (8D)View product
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MSI

X79A-GD65 motherboard Intel X79 LGA 2011 (Socket R) ATX

Model X79A-GD65

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Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Memory2 differ
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of memory slotsDiffers84
Memory slots typeKnown for oneDIMM
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
Memory voltage1.5 V1.5 V
Supported memory clock speeds1066,1333,1600,1800,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1800,2133,2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA IIISATA II, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI3-Way SLI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNo
Internal I/O1 differ
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors11
Number of SATA III connectors44
Number of SATA II connectorsDiffers24
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectors44
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
Number of IEEE1394 connectorsKnown for one1
TPM connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one1
Rear panel I/O ports3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® 82579Realtek RTL8111E
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel X79
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC892
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots55
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0, 3.0
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYes
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width244 mm244 mm
Depth305 mm305 mm
Other featuresidentical
Audio outputKnown for one4
BIOS switch buttonKnown for oneYes
Controller interface typeKnown for oneIntel X79

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