Product comparison · 2 computer cases

Aerocool DS230 Midi Tower Black vs Chieftec CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black

27specifications compared
19differ
8identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:Midi Tower
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:Mini Tower
Supported motherboard form factors
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:micro ATX
Number of 3.5" bays
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:2
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:3
Number of 5.25" bays
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:0
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:2
Number of 2.5" bays
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:3
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:1
Number of expansion slots
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:7
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:4
Side window
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:Yes
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:No
Suitable for
- DS230 Midi Tower Black:Gaming
- CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:Home/Office

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Comparison of DS230, CT-03B-OP
45 specifications	A Aerocool DS230 Midi Tower Black Model DS230 View product	B Chieftec CT-03B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black Model CT-03B-OP View product
Design10 differ
Form factorDiffers	Midi Tower	Mini Tower
Type	PC	PC
Product colour	Black	Black
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffers	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX	micro ATX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	2	3
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	0	2
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers	3	1
Number of expansion slotsDiffers	7	4
Side windowDiffers	Yes	No
Suitable forDiffers	Gaming	Home/Office
Reset buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers	17 cm	14 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers	41.3 cm	34 cm
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SECC
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power supply1 differ
Power supply included	No	No
Power supply locationDiffers	Bottom	Rear
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATX
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Audio input	Yes	Yes
Audio output	Yes	Yes
Cooling2 differ
Number of front fans supported (max)Differs	5	1
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers	120,140 mm	80,90,120 mm
Rear fans installedKnown for one	1x 120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 supportedKnown for one	120,140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	80,90,120 mm
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes	2.5,3.5"	2.5,3.5"
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	230 mm	180 mm
DepthDiffers	477.8 mm	408 mm
HeightDiffers	475 mm	352 mm
WeightDiffers	8.2 kg	4.5 kg
Material thicknessDiffers	0.7 mm	0.6 mm
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

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