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Product comparison · 2 motherboards

MSI Z97 GAMING 7 vs MSI Z97I GAMING AC

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 28identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • 32 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • 8
    • 4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • 8
    • 4
  • Motherboard form factor
    • ATX
    • mini ITX
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
    • 3
    • 1
  • Width
    • 305 mm
    • 170 mm
  • Depth
    • 244 mm
    • 170 mm

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49 specifications
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MSI

Z97 GAMING 7View product
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MSI

Z97I GAMING ACView product
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2800,3000 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000 MHz
Internal I/O1 differ
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers84
CPU fan connectorKnown for oneYes
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Known for oneYes
Serial port headersKnown for one1
TPM connectorKnown for oneYes
Rear panel I/O ports1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers84
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2
Digital audio optical outKnown for one6
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneBigfoot Killer E2205
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersATXmini ITX
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one4
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX

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