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

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  • 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
Design3 differ
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers01
Suitable forKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers17 cm16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers41.3 cm37.2 cm
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic, Steel
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Cooling3 differ
Number of front fans supported (max)Differs53
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for one120,140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,140 mm240 mm
Rear radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers230 mm198 mm
DepthDiffers477.8 mm425 mm
HeightDiffers475 mm430 mm
WeightDiffers8.2 kg3.8 kg
Material thicknessDiffers0.7 mm0.45 mm
Liquid cooling system weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one477.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one475 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30000 h

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