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ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK vs MSI PRO FORGE M051A

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 12identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK has 2 more 2.5" bays than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (4 vs 2). The ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK has 4 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (8 vs 4). The ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK has 3 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (19 cm vs 16 cm). Form factor: Midi Tower on the ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK, Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A. Supported motherboard form factors: ATX, EATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the ASUS ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A.

  • Form factor
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:Midi Tower
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:4
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
  • Number of expansion slots
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:8
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
  • Illumination location
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:Front
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Case fans
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:19 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:45 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:22 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:17 cm
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK:4
    • PRO FORGE M051A:1

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Comparison of ROG STRIX HELIOS II GX601S BLACK, PRO FORGE M051A
52 specifications
Design8 differ
Form factorDiffersMidi TowerMini Tower
TypePCPC
MaterialKnown for oneAluminium, Tempered glassUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, EATX, 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 2.5" baysDiffers42
Number of expansion slotsDiffers84
Side windowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable forKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationYesYes
Illumination colourMultiMulti
Illumination locationDiffersFrontCase fans
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-dust filterYesYes
Cable managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off buttonYesYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers19 cm16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers45 cm30 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers22 cm17 cm
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
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 quantityDiffers20
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
Cooling7 differ
Front fans installedDiffers3x 140 mm3x 120 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Front fans diameters supported120,140 mm120,140 mm
Rear fans installedDiffers1x 140 mm1x 120 mm
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
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,140,240,280,360,420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,140,240,280,360 mm120,240 mm
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
HDD/SSD combo cageYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers250 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers565 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers591 mm423 mm
WeightDiffers18 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.23 kg

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