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MSI Z97 GAMING 9 ACK vs MSI Z97I GAMING ACK

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 28identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of memory slots
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:4
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:32 GB
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:16 GB
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:SATA
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:SATA III
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:2
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:2
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:1
  • Number of SATA connectors
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:8
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:2
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Z97 GAMING 9 ACK:8
    • Z97I GAMING ACK:4

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Comparison of Z97 GAMING 9 ACK, Z97I GAMING ACK
56 specifications
Memory3 differ
Number of memory slotsDiffers42
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866,2000,2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,2800,3000,3100,3200,3300 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Unbuffered memoryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage controllers1 differ
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSATASATA III
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for one2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireXUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2304 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers21
Number of SATA connectorsDiffers84
TPM connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Rear panel I/O ports4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers84
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers61
WiFi-AP antenna jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersExtended ATXmini ITX
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC1150Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers31
BIOSidentical
Clear CMOS buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm170 mm
Other featuresidentical
mSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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