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MSI X99A MPOWER vs MSI X99A SLI PLUS

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 52identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 series
    • X99A MPOWER:i7-5xxx
    • X99A SLI PLUS:i7-xxx Extreme Edition
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • X99A MPOWER:3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
    • X99A SLI PLUS:2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
  • LAN controller
    • X99A MPOWER:Intel® I210-AT
    • X99A SLI PLUS:Intel® I218
  • Audio chip
    • X99A MPOWER:Realtek ALC1150
    • X99A SLI PLUS:Realtek ALC892
  • Width
    • X99A MPOWER:304.8 mm
    • X99A SLI PLUS:305 mm
  • Depth
    • X99A MPOWER:243.8 mm
    • X99A SLI PLUS:244 mm

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Comparison of X99A MPOWER, X99A SLI PLUS
64 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesDiffersi7-5xxxi7-xxx Extreme Edition
Supported processor socketsLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)
Memoryidentical
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots88
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,3000 MHz2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/Oidentical
USB 2.0 connectors22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors22
Number of SATA III connectors1010
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis intrusion connectorYesYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersIntel® I210-ATIntel® I218
Features1 differ
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® X99Intel® X99
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots22
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots44
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers304.8 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers243.8 mm244 mm
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonYesYes

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