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MSI Z87-GD65 vs Gigabyte GA-990FX-Gaming

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Brand
MSI
Brand
Gigabyte
Model
Z87-GD65 GAMING
Model
GA-990FX-Gaming
Release Date
📅 June 2013
Release Date
-
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★☆
(84 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
  • Killer E2205 Network controller
  • Very good onboard audio
  • High overclocking potential
Pros
-
Cons
  • None
Cons
-
Series
Series
-
Socket
LGA1150
Socket
AM3+
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z87
Chipset
AMD 990FX
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz 2133Mhz 2200Mhz 2600Mhz 2800Mhz 3000Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR3
1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz 2000Mhz
* 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
Realtek ALC1150
Audio Chipset
-
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
-
LAN Chipset
Qualcomm Killer E2205
LAN Chipset
Killer E2201 LAN chip
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
No
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
4
PCI-Express x1 Slots
3
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
0
M.2 Ports
1
M.2 Devices support
-
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
32 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
3
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
1
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
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Reasons to pick the MSI Z87-GD65:

  • 48% cheaper, you can save $100.48.
  • Supports the following RAM types: DDR3 2133MHz, 2200MHz, 2600MHz, 2800MHz, 3000MHz
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +2 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.

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Reasons to pick the Gigabyte GA-990FX-Gaming:

  • +1 Ports M.2.
  • +1 Onboard USB 2.0.

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