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ASUS M4A78-E - motherboard - ATX - AMD 790GX comparison

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ASUS M4A78-E - motherboard - ATX - AMD 790GX

ASUS M4A78-E - motherboard - ATX - AMD 790GX
ASUS M4N78 PRO - motherboard - ATX - GeForce 8300

ASUS M4N78 PRO - motherboard - ATX - GeForce 8300
ASUS M4A78 PRO - motherboard - ATX - AMD 780G

ASUS M4A78 PRO - motherboard - ATX - AMD 780G
ASUS M2N68-AM - motherboard - micro ATX - GeForce 7025

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ASUS M4A78T-E - motherboard - ATX - AMD 790GX

ASUS M4A78T-E - motherboard - ATX - AMD 790GX
Price $109.99 to $129.99 $106.46 to $114.99 $124.99 $149.95 $129.99 to $139.99
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Features
Graphics ControllerATI Radeon HD 3300
NVIDIA GeForce 8300 Shared video memory (UMA)
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Shared video memory (UMA)
NVIDIA GeForce 7025 Shared video memory (UMA)
ATI Radeon HD 3300
NetworkingNetwork adapter - Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
Network adapter - Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
Network adapter - Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
Network adapter - Realtek RTL8211CL - Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
Network adapter - Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
Audio OutputSound card - 7.1 channel surround
Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
Sound card
Sound card - 5.1 channel surround
Sound card - 7.1 channel surround
CommunicationsNone
None
None
None
None
Microsoft CertificationCertified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Works with Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Processor0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM2+
0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM2+
0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM3
0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM2 / AM2+
0 ( 1 ) - Socket AM3
Chipset TypeAMD 790GX / AMD SB750
NVIDIA GeForce 8300
AMD 780G / AMD SB700
NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a
AMD 790GX / AMD SB750
Multi-Core SupportDual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
Dual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
Dual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
Dual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core
Quad-core
Storage Ports Configuration1 x ATA, 5 x SATA, 1 x eSATA
1 x ATA, 6 x SATA
1 x ATA, 6 x SATA
1 x ATA, 4 x SATA
1 x ATA, 5 x SATA, 1 x eSATA
FireWire Ports Configuration2 x FireWire
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2 x FireWire
Product DescriptionASUS M4A78-E - Motherboard - ATX - AMD 790GX
ASUS M4N78 PRO - Motherboard - ATX - NVIDIA GeForce 8300
ASUS M4A78 PRO - Motherboard - ATX - AMD 780G
ASUS M2N68-AM - Motherboard - Micro ATX - NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a
ASUS M4A78T-E - Motherboard - ATX - AMD 790GX
Max Bus Speed2600 MHz
2600 MHz
2600 MHz
1000 MHz
2600 MHz
USB Ports Configuration12 x USB
12 x USB
12 x USB
10 x USB
12 x USB
Video Memory64 MB DDR2 SDRAM
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable128 MB DDR3 SDRAM
Compatible ProcessorsSempron
Athlon 64
Athlon X2
Phenom X3
Phenom X4
Athlon 64 FX
Athlon 64 X2
Phenom II X3
Phenom II X4
Sempron
Athlon X2
Phenom X3
Phenom X4
Sempron
Athlon X2
Phenom X3
Phenom X4
Athlon 64
Athlon X2
Phenom X3
Phenom X4
Athlon 64 X2
Phenom II X3
Phenom II X4
Form FactorATX
ATX
ATX
Micro ATX
ATX
RAM0 MB (installed) / 16 GB (max)
0 MB (installed) / 16 GB (max)
0 MB (installed) / 16 GB (max)
0 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max)
0 MB (installed) / 16 GB (max)
Dimensions (WxDxH)12 in x 9.6 in
12 in x 9.6 in
12 in x 9.6 in
9.6 in x 8.7 in
12 in x 9.6 in
Supported RAM Integrity CheckECC
Non-ECC
ECC
Non-ECC
ECC
Non-ECC
ECC
Non-ECC
ECC
Non-ECC
Storage ControllerATA-133
eSATA port
Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
ATA-133
Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
ATA-133
Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
ATA-133
Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
ATA-133
eSATA port
Serial ATA-300 (RAID)
Supported RAM TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR3 SDRAM
64-bit Processors CompatibilityYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Product TypeMotherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
Motherboard
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Buying choices

Newegg.com
$109.99
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$117.86
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com Marketplace
$118.45
In stock: Yes

Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores

Amazon.com Marketplace
$106.46
In stock: Yes

CDW Corporation
$114.99
In stock: Yes

Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores

eCOST.com
$124.99
In stock:

Price from 1 CNET Certified store

Amazon.com Marketplace
$149.95
In stock: Yes

Price from 1 CNET Certified store

Newegg.com
$129.99
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$129.99
In stock: Backorder

Amazon.com Marketplace
$133.28
In stock: Yes

Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores
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