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ASRock EP2C602-4L/D16 vs GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI

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Brand
ASRock
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
EP2C602-4L/D16
Model
  • GA-H97N-WIFI
  • H97N-WIFI
Release Date
📅 November 2013
Release Date
📅 May 2014
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★☆
(45 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(22 reviews)
Price history
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
-
Pros
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi
  • Dual LAN
Cons
-
Cons
  • Mediocre onboard audio
Socket
2 x LGA2011
Socket
LGA1150
Form factor
SSI EEB
Form factor
Mini ITX
Chipset
Intel C602
Chipset
Intel H97
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
ECC RAM Support
Audio Chipset
-
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC892
Audio Channels
-
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
Intel 82574L
LAN Chipset
Intel i217V
Max LAN Speed
Quad 10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
Dual 10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
No
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
-
Wi-Fi Generation
5
PCI-Express x16 Slots
4
PCI-Express x16 Slots
1
PCI-Express x4 Slots
1
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
RAM Slots
1
RAM Slots
2
Maximum Supported RAM
512 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
16 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0

What are the differences between ASRock EP2C602-4L/D16 and GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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Reasons to pick the ASRock EP2C602-4L/D16:

  • Supports NVIDIA SLI.
  • Supports AMD CrossFire.
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR3 1866MHz
  • +3 Slots PCI-E x16.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x4.
  • +496 GB maximum RAM supported.
  • +1 Onboard USB 2.0.

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Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI:

  • 66% cheaper, you can save $282.18.
  • If you are building a mini ITX PC.
  • Wireless LAN Integrated.
  • +1 RAM slots.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1.

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