785G vs 880G

[polymorph]

There are two motherboards with the same southbridge, and I will use a standalone Graphic Card. Are there any real differences between the two chipsets in this condition?

BTW, in my location, 785G is a little bit cheaper.

Thanks in advance.

 

[itzdanielp]

880G has 2 extra PCIx lanes and 2 extra USB 2.0 Ports supported.

Here is a comparison between both.

http://en.inpai.com.cn/doc/enshowcont.asp?id=7624&pageid=6924

 

[monkeysweat]

not really,, if you had a 785G, you would not notice the difference moving up to a 880,, you may have a bit extra lane,, but not really going to use it

 

[polymorph]

Thanks, I think I will go for 785G. Seems like there hasn't been a major change in chipsets for a long time.

 

[monkeysweat]

i have a 785G myself and am quite happy,, every time i look at something newer, i don't see enough to move up... although a am3+ board may be nice to grab once the bulldozer comes out... but price becomes an issue then, too

 

[polymorph]

Best answer selected by polymorph.