Product comparison · 2 computer cases

Aerocool SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black vs Chieftec IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black

23specifications compared
18differ
5identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:Midi Tower
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:Mini Tower
Material
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:Plastic, Steel
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:SECC
Supported motherboard form factors
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" bays
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:2
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:1
Number of 5.25" bays
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:1
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:0
Number of 2.5" bays
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:3
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:2
Number of internal 3.5" bays
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:2
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:1
Side window
- SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black:Yes
- IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black:No

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Comparison of SI-5100, IX-04B-OP
38 specifications	A Aerocool SI-5100 computer case Midi Tower Black Model SI-5100 View product	B Chieftec IX-04B-OP computer case Mini Tower Black Model IX-04B-OP View product
Design9 differ
Form factorDiffers	Midi Tower	Mini Tower
Type	PC	PC
MaterialDiffers	Plastic, Steel	SECC
Product colour	Black	Black
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffers	ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX	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 internal 3.5" baysDiffers	2	1
Number of expansion slotsKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Side windowDiffers	Yes	No
Reset buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers	16 cm	5.5 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthKnown for one	37.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
Power supplyidentical
Power supply included	No	No
Power supply locationKnown for one	Bottom	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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Audio inputDiffers	Yes	No
Audio outputDiffers	Yes	No
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
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front radiator sizes supportedKnown for one	240 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes	2.5,3.5"	2.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	198 mm	197 mm
DepthDiffers	425 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	430 mm	84 mm
WeightDiffers	3.8 kg	1.5 kg
Liquid cooling system weightKnown for one	4.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Material thicknessDiffers	0.45 mm	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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