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ASUS A31 PLUS vs MSI PRO FORGE M051A

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 13identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS A31 PLUS has 3 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (7 vs 4). The ASUS A31 PLUS has 0.5 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (16.5 cm vs 16 cm). The ASUS A31 PLUS has 8 cm more maximum graphics card length than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (38 cm vs 30 cm). Form factor: Midi Tower on the ASUS A31 PLUS, Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A. Supported motherboard form factors: ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the ASUS A31 PLUS, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A.

  • Form factor
    • A31 PLUS:Midi Tower
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • A31 PLUS:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of expansion slots
    • A31 PLUS:7
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • A31 PLUS:16.5 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • A31 PLUS:38 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • A31 PLUS:20 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:17 cm
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • A31 PLUS:2
    • PRO FORGE M051A:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity
    • A31 PLUS:1
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0

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Comparison of A31 PLUS, PRO FORGE M051A
49 specifications
Design6 differ
Form factorDiffersMidi TowerMini Tower
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITXmicro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16.5 cm16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers38 cm30 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers20 cm17 cm
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Illumination locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCase fans
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyidentical
Power supply includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cooling4 differ
Side fans installedKnown for one3x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Differs32
Top fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers140,240,360,120,280 mm120,240 mm
Front fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 120 mm
Front fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140 mm
Storageidentical
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers238 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers511 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers435 mm423 mm
WeightDiffers9.1 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.23 kg

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