Product comparison · 2 computer cases

Aerocool DS230 Midi Tower Black vs Aerocool SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black

29specifications compared
12differ
17identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Number of 5.25" bays
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:0
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:1
Maximum CPU cooler height
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:17 cm
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:16 cm
Maximum graphics card length
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:41.3 cm
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:37.2 cm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:2
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:1
Number of front fans supported (max)
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:5
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:3
Front fans diameters supported
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:120,140 mm
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:120 mm
Front radiator sizes supported
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:120,140 mm
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:240 mm
Width
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:230 mm
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:198 mm

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Comparison of DS230, SI-5100
45 specifications	A Aerocool DS230 Midi Tower Black Model DS230 View product	B Aerocool SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black Model SI-5100 View product
Design3 differ
Form factor	Midi Tower	Midi Tower
Type	PC	PC
Product colour	Black	Black
Supported motherboard form factors	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" bays	2	2
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	0	1
Number of 2.5" bays	3	3
Number of expansion slots	7	7
Side window	Yes	Yes
Suitable forKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset button	Yes	Yes
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers	17 cm	16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers	41.3 cm	37.2 cm
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic, Steel
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power supplyidentical
Power supply included	No	No
Power supply location	Bottom	Bottom
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Audio input	Yes	Yes
Audio output	Yes	Yes
Cooling3 differ
Number of front fans supported (max)Differs	5	3
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers	120,140 mm	120 mm
Rear fans installed	1x 120 mm	1x 120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120,140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front radiator sizes supportedDiffers	120,140 mm	240 mm
Rear radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	120,140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Rear fans diameters supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 mm
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes	2.5,3.5"	2.5,3.5"
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	230 mm	198 mm
DepthDiffers	477.8 mm	425 mm
HeightDiffers	475 mm	430 mm
WeightDiffers	8.2 kg	3.8 kg
Material thicknessDiffers	0.7 mm	0.45 mm
Liquid cooling system weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	230 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	477.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	475 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	9.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30000 h

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