Product comparison · 2 computer cases

Aerocool AERO 300 vs Chieftec IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black

20specifications compared
16differ
4identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- AERO 300:Midi Tower
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:Mini Tower
Material
- AERO 300:Steel
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:SECC
Supported motherboard form factors
- AERO 300:ATX, Mini-ATX
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" bays
- AERO 300:2
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:1
Number of 5.25" bays
- AERO 300:1
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:0
Number of 2.5" bays
- AERO 300:3
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:2
Side window
- AERO 300:Yes
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:No
Maximum CPU cooler height
- AERO 300:15 cm
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:5.5 cm

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Comparison of AERO 300, IX-04B-OP
44 specifications	A Aerocool AERO 300 View product	B Chieftec IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black Model IX-04B-OP View product
Design8 differ
Form factorDiffers	Midi Tower	Mini Tower
MaterialDiffers	Steel	SECC
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffers	ATX, Mini-ATX	Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	2	1
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	1	0
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers	3	2
Number of expansion slotsKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Side windowDiffers	Yes	No
Suitable forKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers	15 cm	5.5 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthKnown for one	37.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
Power supplyidentical
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for one	ATX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Audio inputDiffers	Yes	No
Audio outputDiffers	Yes	No
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Coolingidentical
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans installedKnown for one	1x 120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
CoolingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan power consumptionKnown for one	1.92 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan rated voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedKnown for one	1200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	22 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	197 mm
DepthDiffers	410 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	450 mm	84 mm
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	1.5 kg
Material thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	30000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional fansKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 50mm

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