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Chieftec GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black vs MSI PRO FORGE M051A

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 12identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO FORGE M051A has 1 more internal 3.5" bays than the Chieftec GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black (2 vs 1). The Chieftec GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black has 3 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (7 vs 4). The Chieftec GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black has 1.8 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (17.8 cm vs 16 cm). Form factor: Midi Tower on the Chieftec GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black, Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A. Supported motherboard form factors: ATX, Mini-ITX, micro ATX on the Chieftec GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A.

  • Form factor
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:Midi Tower
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:ATX, Mini-ITX, micro ATX
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of internal 3.5" bays
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:1
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
  • Number of expansion slots
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:7
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:17.8 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:42 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:18 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:17 cm
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GX-30B-OP computer case Midi Tower Black:0
    • PRO FORGE M051A:1

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Comparison of GX-30B-OP, PRO FORGE M051A
52 specifications
Design7 differ
Form factorDiffersMidi TowerMini Tower
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, Mini-ITX, micro ATXmicro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of internal 3.5" baysDiffers12
Number of internal 5.25" baysKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of expansion slotsDiffers74
Side windowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable forKnown for oneGamingUnknown — 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
RGB control buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers17.8 cm16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers42 cm30 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers18 cm17 cm
Illumination locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCase fans
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cooling2 differ
Side radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,140,240,280,360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,140,240,280,360 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
Rear fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 120 mm
Rear fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers239 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers452 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers526 mm423 mm
WeightDiffers11 kg4.4 kg
Material thicknessKnown for one0.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers12 kg5.23 kg

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