Product comparison · 2 computer cases

Chieftec DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black vs Zalman Z12 Plus

28specifications compared
14differ
14identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Material
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:SECC
- Z12 Plus:Plastic, Steel
Supported motherboard form factors
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:ATX, EATX, micro ATX, XL-ATX
- Z12 Plus:ATX, micro ATX
Number of 3.5" bays
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:7
- Z12 Plus:5
Number of 2.5" bays
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:2
- Z12 Plus:1
Number of expansion slots
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:8
- Z12 Plus:7
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:1
- Z12 Plus:2
Front fans installed
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:2x 120 mm
- Z12 Plus:1x 120 mm
Top fans installed
- DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:2x 200 mm
- Z12 Plus:1x 120 mm

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Comparison of DX-02B-OP, Z12 Plus
43 specifications	A Chieftec DX-02B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black Model DX-02B-OP View product	B Zalman Z12 Plus View product
Design5 differ
Form factor	Midi Tower	Midi Tower
Type	PC	PC
MaterialDiffers	SECC	Plastic, Steel
Product colour	Black	Black
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffers	ATX, EATX, micro ATX, XL-ATX	ATX, micro ATX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	7	5
Number of 5.25" bays	4	4
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers	2	1
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of expansion slotsDiffers	8	7
Side window	Yes	Yes
Suitable forKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card lengthKnown for one	34 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power supplyidentical
Power supply included	No	No
Power supply locationKnown for one	Bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio input	Yes	Yes
Audio output	Yes	Yes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling4 differ
Front fans installedDiffers	2x 120 mm	1x 120 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for one	2	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	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Side fans diameters supportedKnown for one	200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans installed	1x 120 mm	1x 120 mm
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
Top fans installedDiffers	2x 200 mm	1x 120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)	2	2
Top fans diameters supportedDiffers	200 mm	120 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)	1	1
Bottom fans diameters supportedDiffers	120,140 mm	120 mm
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes	2.5,3.5"	2.5,3.5"
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	225 mm	215 mm
DepthDiffers	590 mm	480 mm
HeightDiffers	525 mm	470 mm
WeightDiffers	13 kg	7 kg
Material thicknessKnown for one	0.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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