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ASUS A31 PLUS vs ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 22identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK has 2 more 2.5" bays than the ASUS A31 PLUS (4 vs 2). The ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK has 1 more expansion slots than the ASUS A31 PLUS (8 vs 7). The ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK has 2.5 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the ASUS A31 PLUS (19 cm vs 16.5 cm). Supported motherboard form factors: ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the ASUS A31 PLUS, ATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK. Rear fans installed: 1x 120 mm on the ASUS A31 PLUS, 1x 140 mm on the ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK.

  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • A31 PLUS:2
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:4
  • Number of expansion slots
    • A31 PLUS:7
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:8
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • A31 PLUS:16.5 cm
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:19 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • A31 PLUS:38 cm
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:45 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • A31 PLUS:20 cm
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:22 cm
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A31 PLUS:2
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity
    • A31 PLUS:1
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:2
  • Rear fans installed
    • A31 PLUS:1x 120 mm
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:1x 140 mm

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Comparison of A31 PLUS, ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK
48 specifications
Design6 differ
Form factorMidi TowerMidi Tower
TypePCPC
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Tempered glass
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITXATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" bays22
Number of 5.25" bays00
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers24
Number of expansion slotsDiffers78
Side windowYesYes
Suitable forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
IlluminationYesYes
Illumination colourMultiMulti
Illumination locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront
Tempered glass panel(s)YesYes
Anti-dust filterYesYes
Cable managementYesYes
On/off buttonYesYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16.5 cm19 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers38 cm45 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers20 cm22 cm
Number of external 5.25" baysKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyidentical
Power supply includedNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Cooling3 differ
Front fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Front fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140 mm
Rear fans installedDiffers1x 120 mm1x 140 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)11
Rear fans diameters supported120,140 mm120,140 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)33
Top fans diameters supported120,140 mm120,140 mm
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140,240,280,360,420 mm
Rear radiator sizes supportedDiffers120 mm120,140 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers140,240,360,120,280 mm120,140,240,280,360 mm
Side fans installedKnown for one3x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers238 mm250 mm
DepthDiffers511 mm565 mm
HeightDiffers435 mm591 mm
WeightDiffers9.1 kg18 kg

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