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ASUS A31 PLUS vs CoolBox M840 Black 500 W

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS A31 PLUS has 1 more 3.5" bays than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (2 vs 1). The ASUS A31 PLUS has 1 more 2.5" bays than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (2 vs 1). The ASUS A31 PLUS has 3 more expansion slots than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (7 vs 4). Only the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W has power supply included. Supported motherboard form factors: ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the ASUS A31 PLUS, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W.

  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • A31 PLUS:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
    • M840 Black 500 W:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of 3.5" bays
    • A31 PLUS:2
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • A31 PLUS:2
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
  • Number of expansion slots
    • A31 PLUS:7
    • M840 Black 500 W:4
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • A31 PLUS:38 cm
    • M840 Black 500 W:26.5 cm
  • Power supply included
    • A31 PLUS:No
    • M840 Black 500 W:Yes
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A31 PLUS:0
    • M840 Black 500 W:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A31 PLUS:2
    • M840 Black 500 W:1

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Comparison of A31 PLUS, M840
47 specifications
Design5 differ
Form factorKnown for oneMidi TowerUnknown — not stated by the source
TypePCPC
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITXmicro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers21
Number of 5.25" bays00
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers21
Number of external 5.25" baysKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of expansion slotsDiffers74
Side windowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-dust filterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off buttonYesYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightKnown for one16.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers38 cm26.5 cm
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for one20 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPCC
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Power supply1 differ
Power supply includedDiffersNoYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 W
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTop
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Cooling1 differ
Side fans installedKnown for one3x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans installedKnown for one1x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of rear fans supported (max)11
Rear fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm80 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for one120,140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for one140,240,360,120,280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers2.5,3.5"3.5,2.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers238 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers511 mm295 mm
HeightDiffers435 mm354 mm
WeightKnown for one9.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Material thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 mm

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