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Biostar J3160MD vs MSI X299 SLI PLUS

    Biostar J3160MD Motherboard
    Biostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUS Motherboard
      MSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Editiorial reviews
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      Guides and Reviews on how to get the maximum from your PC. Overclocking and Modding to the ExtremeRead more
      The new Braswell stepping comes with a tad higher CPU Burst frequency, the same amount of cache andRead more
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      4 editorial reviews
      Intel's X299 platform is an appealing choice to consumers requiring high core count CPUs and plentifRead more
      MSI X299 SLI Plus - Recommended 4/5Read more
      Introduction MSI X299 SLI Plus If you're a fan of MSI motherboards, then you're likely familiar with their SLI Plus series. These motherboards come packed full of many of the high-end features you would want from an enthusiast system. Of course, as the name suggests, they come with a focus on dual-GPU configurations, offering plenty of room for a pair of the thickest gaming or workstation cards on the market. Of course, GPU's aren't the only high-end hardware supported. This motherboard offers up support for the latest X-Series processors from Intel, including their flagship i9 hardware. Quad-channel memory, multiple M.2Read more
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      User rating
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      4.2 out of 5
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      4.2 out of 5
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      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Motherboard typeMicro-ATXATX
      Processor socket
      NA
      		LGA 2066

      Memory

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Supported memory bus clock
      • 1600 MHz
      • 1333 MHz
      • 1066 MHz
      • 2400 MHz
      • 2133 MHz
      • 2666 MHz
      • 2800 MHz
      • 3000 MHz
      • 3200 MHz
      • 3300 MHz
      • 3400 MHz
      • 3333 MHz
      • 3466 MHz
      • 3733 MHz
      • 3600 MHz
      • 3866 MHz
      • 4000 MHz
      • 4133 MHz
      • 4266 MHz
      RAM technologyDDR3LDDR4
      Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
      Maximum RAM size16 GB128 GB
      Number of memory slots28

      Audio properties

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Audio codecRealtek ALC662Realtek ALC1220
      Audio output channels5.17.1

      BIOS

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      BIOS features
      • BIO-Remote 2
      • BIOS online Update
      • Dual BIOS
      • BIOS FlashBack+
      • MSI ClickBIOS 5

      Internal I/O ports

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Number of SATA III connectors28
      Front panel connectoryesyes

      Rear panel I/O ports

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports12
      PS/2 ports quantity21
      USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity24

      Network

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Ethernet LAN (Network)yesyes
      LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111H
      • Intel I211
      • Intel I219-V
      Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet

      Dimensions

      Biostar J3160MDBiostar J3160MD
      MSI X299 SLI PLUSMSI X299 SLI PLUS
      Width8.9 in12.01 in
      Depth7.4 in9.57 in

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