Product comparison · 2 computer cases

Aerocool VS3 / 500W vs Tacens Alu Midi Tower Black

28specifications compared
13differ
15identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Number of 3.5" bays
- VS3 / 500W:6
- Alu Midi Tower Black:3
Number of 5.25" bays
- VS3 / 500W:3
- Alu Midi Tower Black:4
Illumination
- VS3 / 500W:Yes
- Alu Midi Tower Black:No
Maximum graphics card length
- VS3 / 500W:40 cm
- Alu Midi Tower Black:38 cm
Power supply included
- VS3 / 500W:Yes
- Alu Midi Tower Black:No
Power supply location
- VS3 / 500W:Bottom
- Alu Midi Tower Black:Top
Supported HDD sizes
- VS3 / 500W:2.5,3.5"
- Alu Midi Tower Black:3.5"
Width
- VS3 / 500W:180 mm
- Alu Midi Tower Black:175 mm

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Comparison of VS3 / 500W, Alu
58 specifications	A Aerocool VS3 / 500W View product	B Tacens Alu Midi Tower Black Model Alu View product
Design4 differ
Form factor	Midi Tower	Midi Tower
Type	PC	PC
MaterialKnown for one	SPCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Supported motherboard form factors	ATX, micro ATX	ATX, micro ATX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	6	3
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	3	4
Number of expansion slotsKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Side window	No	No
Suitable forKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationDiffers	Yes	No
Illumination colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination locationKnown for one	Case fans	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transport wheelsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset button	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers	40 cm	38 cm
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Power supply2 differ
Power supply includedDiffers	Yes	No
Power supplyKnown for one	500 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationDiffers	Bottom	Top
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Audio input	Yes	Yes
Audio output	Yes	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	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
Number of side fans supported (max)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Side 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
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bottom fans diameters supportedKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedKnown for one	1200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers	2.5,3.5"	3.5"
Card reader integrated	No	No
Hot-swapKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	180 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	475 mm	410 mm
HeightDiffers	440 mm	405 mm
Material thicknessKnown for one	0.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 kg
Other features3 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	ATX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	180 x 475 x 440 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers	23 dB	10 dB
Optional fansKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control included	No	No
Ventilation fan(s)Differs	1	8 cm
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	20000 h	100000 h
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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